HRIS Analyst jobs in Brownsville, TX

• Ethical Practice
• Effective Communication
• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university coursework in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or another related field.

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in budget/financial analysis, forecasting, Accounting, or related field.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence and Judgement

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative and Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

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 department budget.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment and 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 participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

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.