Budget Analyst II

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis.
• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

None

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
This position provides moderate to advanced professional level knowledge and skills including budget, financial and performance metrics monitoring and analysis to support financial decision making and may work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Who We Are:
Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.

As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

Click here to read more about us online!

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 60%/week. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

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Application Details:

• A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

Additional Details:

• The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
• If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.

Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Note: During budget season (May-September), you may be expected to work onsite 100% of the time. Extended hours may be required, including evenings and weekends.
Job Close Date 12/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating, analyzing, and interpreting financial or budget reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent mathematical and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute outreach strategies that seek community budget priorities.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Prepares operating/grants/capital budgets with departments by basing budget on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors. Prepares reports including narratives and fund summaries for stakeholders (i.e. the city council, management and the public) that compares departments’ actual revenue and expenditures to the budgeted and estimated amounts. Monitors and tracks operating/grants/capital budgets for financial reporting. Develops current year estimate on departmental expenditures and revenue. Monitors and tracks performance measures and provides internal review and assessment of department measures to confirm data and trend accuracy and the appropriateness of the methodology used in measurement creation and tracking. Writes and reviews financial documents. Provides managers with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifying trends; providing forecasts; explaining processes and techniques. Reviews requests for council action ( RCA ). Provides financial/budgetary training to employees as needed to promote operational efficiencies. Conducts research for special projects. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains effective communications and good working relationships with all internal and external interfaces.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing financial data.
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Budget Analyst II position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications of this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position will be working in the City Budget Office. Briefly describe your work and/or educational experience as it relates to the duties of this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience collecting public input and analyzing the results to inform program and project planning.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

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