Management Analyst III

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Management Analyst III

Salary

$59,999.94 - $66,999.92 Annually

Location

1200 Travis

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33623

Department

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

03/13/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: MANAGEMENT ANALYST III

Posting Number: PN# 33623

Division: OFFICE OF BUDGET AND FINANCE

Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS ST., 17TH FL

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8 AM – 5 PM*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops, organizes, implements, monitors and controls specific operating and financial activities. Serves as the primary liaison to assigned departments, agencies and organizations to effectively coordinate financial operating and management policies, procedures and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as liaison to assigned departments, areas, or agencies in handling financial activities, such as annual operating and capital budgets.

• Maintains, monitors, and prepares monthly projections and analyzes daily budget activity and department objectives to prevent potential problems while conforming to administrative goals.

• Assists in resolving expenditure and revenue concerns by implementing alternative solutions.

• Compiles and interprets statistical and graphical data related to departmental operations and performance.

• Reviews and/or approves specific transfers, financial statements, and departments'/agencies' requests and actions.

• Assists with implementation of revised management and financial operating procedures and systems.

• Conducts surveys and research related to various management and financial policies and procedures.

• Prepares and submits grant applications to federal and state partners.

• Provide monthly status reports and maintain unit database.

• Performs other duties and special projects as requested.

• All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

"Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required."

If applicable, the applicant’s past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the job.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required.

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (713-308-1228).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (713-308-1228). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or beyond

• None of the above

  02

  What field of study is your degree in?

• Business Administration

• Public Administration

• Finance

• A related field of study

• A non-related field of study

• I do not have a degree

  03

  Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?

• Less than two (2) years' experience

• 2 years but less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 4 years

• 4 years but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

• I have no experience

  04

  What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.

• INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.

• ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.

• None

  05

  Which of the following best describes your experience in federal and/or state grants area?

• Less than two (2) year of experience

• 2-3 years of experience

• Four (4) or more years' experience

• I have no experience

  06

  Please describe your level of experience with respect to federal and state grants. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process.)

  07

  Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems or similar financial systems?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question