211 - Senior Budget Analyst

Job no: 492665
Position type: Full Time
Location: Brownsville
Division/Equivalent: Financial Services
School/Unit: Financial Services
Categories: Clerical

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Title: Senior Budget Analyst

Organization: Financial Services

Department: Financial Services

Location: Financial Services City Hall

Rate of Pay: $60,235 - $73,787 DOQ

Job Summary

The purpose of a Budget Analyst is to perform complex budget preparation and analysis work. The class is responsible for assisting the Budget Officer in the coordination of budgetary activities, reviewing and analyzing department budgets and performance measures. Works with City departments and senior management staff to ensure compliance with the annual capital expenditure plan or adopted operating budgets; assist Budget Officer in the development and monitoring of information and reports to provide decision – making tools related to capital plans and fund projections; and creates new funds to address needs of assigned departments.

Competencies

Ethical Practice
Effective Communication
Customer Focus
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Assist the Budget Officer by developing, preparing, and assisting the City Administrator with the presentation and implementation of the City's annual budget.
• Participate in the development of the department’s annual budget. Conduct reviews of departmental operations, and budget requests, analyze complex funding structures and restrictions, and recommend funding levels.
• Analyze and recommend costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of programs and administrative operations.
• Assist the Budget Officer to coordinate, compile, plan, and directs the long-term Capital Improvement Program for the City.
• Assists departments and senior management staff in ensuring compliance with annual operating, capital outlay, and capital improvement plans; develops and monitors information and processes, such as capital project management reports, fund appropriation approval requests, expenditure reconciliations, and criteria for closing capital projects; and updates capital plans and/or fund projections.
• Coordinates and monitors the implementation of new budget initiatives adopted by the City Commission, compiles, and reviews plan implementation, and provides monthly status updates.
• Assists in Developing and proposing policies and procedures for budget development and administration and assists with the design of the on-line budget application to streamline the budget process using advanced technology.
• Perform budget formulation and cost estimates to support plans, programs, and activities.
• Review and evaluate budget requests.
• Control and report obligations and expenditures.
• Participate and assist in special projects when necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Ph.D./J.D./P.E., etc. (no experience), or master's degree plus three years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, or associate's degree plus seven years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus nine years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Lead person in small work group; does not specifically assign work but is looked to for guidance.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Direct contact may be infrequent but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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