Budget Analyst II

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an exempt position at pay grade 210.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Budget Analyst II plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the City's annual budget. This position involves detailed analysis of financial activities and the management of specific fiscal accounts. The Analyst is responsible for assembling extensive financial and administrative reports and coordinating consistent meetings with departmental personnel, including budget teams and senior leaders. A key duty is to facilitate clear and concise communication with department heads.

Responsibilities

• Process fund transfers and human resource requests for departments

• Review, monitor, analyze, and process departmental requests

• Complete special projects as assigned; work with Departments to guide them on understanding their budget, their reports, and the budget process

• Prepares financial statements on fund/department expenditures and revenues monthly

• Complete analysis and research to explain report variances; provide budgetary coordination and assist with building consensus between City Departments

• Assist in preparation of the annual proposed and adopted budget books; prepare presentations for meetings with the City Manager and Executive Leadership Team

• Attend meetings with department representatives, department heads, Executive Leadership Team, City Manager, City Council when developing the annual budget

• Attends workshops, community input sessions, and public hearings on the budget. Is expected to be prepared to respond promptly and professionally to questions when asked by executives

• Completes financial analysis of department expenditures and revenues; performs management analysis, research, and review of assigned funds/ departments

• Prepares budgetary recommendations for the Budget Director and Assistant Director

• Administer professional service contracts and evaluate reports

• Prepares quarterly financial statements for funds/departments in preparation for the quarterly budget presentation to City Council

• Assist with preparation of quarterly financial reports and presentations which are distributed to the Executive Leadership Team, the City Manager, City Council, and published for the public on our website

• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures for City staff as pertains to the Budget

• Distributes/communicates relevant information with assigned departments

• Supports and assists Director and Assistant Director in responding to inquiries

• A dvise the City Departments on matters pertaining to funding and budgetary requirements

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

• Minimum of 4 years of experience

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation - 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave - 40 hours per year

• Sick leave - 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.