Management Analyst II

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSON INTERESTED

Division/Section: Transportation & Drainage Operations/Business Support Service Branch

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St., 21st Floor

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical and administrative support for financial, operational, and asset‑management functions.
• Assists in monitoring, evaluating, and improving financial, inventory, and fixed‑asset processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the department.
• Researches, analyzes, and monitors financial, operational, and management reports to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Assists in preparing and evaluating financial and management reports; identifies and implements tools and solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Conducts audits and needs assessments to document, evaluate, and strengthen financial procedures, management practices, and compliance with policies.
• Develops training materials and user documentation for financial and asset‑related systems; provides user training and ongoing support.
• Supports the annual physical inventory process by verifying asset locations, ensuring accurate documentation, and completing required reports.
• Tracks and updates documentation for all asset movements; ensures data accuracy and completeness within the asset‑management system.
• Monitors approved equipment maintenance costs; analyzes trends based on the department’s five‑year replacement plan and provides recommendations to the Fixed Asset Coordinator.
• Collects necessary documentation and prepares proof‑of‑delivery packets for newly received vehicles, rental fleet units, and other asset‑related transactions.
• Maintains organized and compliant records for fixed‑asset transactions, inventory activities, maintenance approvals, and related financial documentation.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a directly related field.

Substitutions:

• Four years of pertinent professional or para‑professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• An Associate’s degree in a related field plus two years of pertinent professional or para‑professional experience may substitute.
• A Master’s degree in a directly related field may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration, or a directly related field.

Preferences

• Effective problem‑solving, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to multi‑task in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
• Strategically minded; works well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Detail oriented.
• Innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications.

Pay

Pay Grade – 18. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* *Subject to change.