Comptroller - SDPVS Data Analyst (Program Specialist III)

Job Description

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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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General description

The Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) provides technical assistance to local governments and taxpayers on property tax issues but does not grant jurisdiction to intervene in local tax matters. PTAD is split into four areas, allowing the Division to offer technical assistance and implement statutory requirements in many innovative ways. The areas are outreach and support, education and communications, field appraisals, and data analysis. Apply to become a part of this great innovative Division.

For this position, PTAD is looking for someone skilled in reviewing and analyzing large data sets, performing basic mathematical calculations, using Excel, and conveying information effectively.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.



Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or business.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of experience developing Access database applications or complex Excel spreadsheets.

SUBSTITUTION:

One (1) additional year of full-time work experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role, you will:

• Analyze and evaluate electronic submissions of appraisal roll records and examines Reports of Property Value for accuracy and completeness. Analyze and adjust reports based on supporting documentation, historical information analysis and/or projections. Act as liaison with county appraisal districts, county tax offices, school districts, and special taxing jurisdictions on matters pertaining to the School District Property Value Study.

• Analyze and evaluates self-report protests and supporting documentation to determine whether to adjust values for certification to the Texas Education Agency. Prepare recommendations for authorized officials and updates database.

• Analyze and evaluate school district audit requests to determine whether to adjust values for recertification to the Texas Education Agency. Prepare and send audit correspondence, maintain logs, spreadsheets, and files.

• Maintain expertise in property tax laws and agency rules and procedures as they relate to Reports of Property Value and their audits. May analyze legislation for impact to program. May recommend and/or coordinate activities to increase program efficiency.

• May assist in developing policies and procedures. May test new systems.

• Attend training as required and may train others.

• Assist in data collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials for open records requests.

• Completes special projects. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Veterans:

To receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.

Surviving Spouses or Orphans must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.

Required documents must be attached to the application when it is submitted in order to receive veterans' preference.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information

Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Important Note to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.