TJJD - Budget Analyst I-II - Hybrid Remote - (AUS)

Job Description
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.
Apply Online at &tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).
Apply through Work-In-Texas at You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: and can be submitted via email to: .
PLEASE NOTE
Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
BENEFITS
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs routine to moderately complex (journey-level) budget preparation and analysis work to assist in meeting reporting requirements and developing, monitoring, and adjusting budgets. Work involves collecting, organizing, and entering budget information into the CAPPS and USAS systems. This is an entry level position responsible for preparing non-complex budget and accounting worksheets, the processing of School Lunch Fund reimbursements and disbursing payment to 100+ counties. Also, assistance with various fund movements and analysis as they relate to different vouchers, invoices and monthly submissions.
May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and travel occasionally.
Levels of Work Performed:
Budget Analyst I: Performs routine (journey-level) work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Budget Analyst II: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides management with current status of budget performance in conjunction with established guidelines and limitations to ensure optimum use of funds.
Assists in the development of new budget policies, procedures, and strategies to maximize expenditures in an equitable manner.
Assists in the Coordination of the development of operating budgets consistent with management recommendations ensuring budgeted expenditures are within appropriated revenues.
Assists in the preparation of Legislative Appropriation Requests and other supplemental requests and information to provide needed financial data.
Assists in the preparation of budget instructions and provides assistance to agency management staff for proper submission of operating budgets, budget requests, and in other budget matters.
Prepares, reviews and processes Additional Budget Requests to ensure requested changes are within budget guidelines and limitations.
Monitors expenditures to determine availability of funds, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and availability of funds.
Assists the Budget Manager on special projects to contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance Department.
Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.
Performs a variety of related duties, not listed, determined and assigned, as needed, by the supervisor.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook as well as general computer skills. Any degree(s), semester hours, diploma(s), or GED required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.
Prefer some experience with CAPPS/USAS state accounting systems but not required.
Requirements for Budget Analyst I:
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. One (1) year of full-time wage earning experience in accounting or finance.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years full-time wage-earning experience in accounting or finance.
Requirements for Budget Analyst II:
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. Two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience in accounting or finance.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent. Four (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience in accounting or finance.
Preferred:
• Experience using the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS Financials).
• Six months experience in budgeting, research, accounting, finance, or comparable field.
Experience and Education Substitutions:

• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzing
Alphabetizing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with or without aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Lifting, up to 25 lbs.
Carrying, up to 25 lbs.
Pulling
Pushing
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Prolonged sitting
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Manual/finger dexterity
Dual simultaneous grasping
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
Climbing stairs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• State accounting systems - CAPPS/USAS
• Organization and management principles.
• Accounting and budgetary principles and practices
Skill in:
• General management and utilization of resources.
Ability to:
• Use a PC and calculator and knowledge of spreadsheet application and word processing software.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with TJJD Management Staff and applicable field personnel.
• Develop alternate solutions to identified management problems.
• Understand agency policies and procedures.
• Analyze fiscal information and determine appropriate use of funds.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and travel occasionally.
VETERANS
In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.
Go to or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Accounting, Auditing, and Finance MOS Codes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.
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