Management Analyst IV (Regulatory Compliance)

About the Role

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water / Regulatory Compliance and Utility Development (RCUD)

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 18th Floor

Responsibilities

Leads or supervises, coordinates and reviews departmental operations and procedures. Develops various management reports for implementing revised management procedures and policies. Serves as the primary liaison to effectively manage financial policies, procedures and systems. The Management Analyst IV position will coordinate and review departmental operations and procedures in the creation and administration of water supply, wastewater, and groundwater reduction program contracts.

• Leads, trains, and evaluates employees involved in evaluating, researching and analyzing financial and operating activities and procedures.
• Develops, updates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for contract administration, reporting workflows, data validation processes, and customer interactions.
• Ensures documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with departmental policies.
• Coordinates, prepares and reviews financial and management reports, such as budget reviews and projections.
• Assists with invoices and purchase order tracking, supports budget development activities, and performs financial tasks within SAP.
• Reviews, researches, and surveys requests to assess operational improvements and implement revised management procedures.
• Compiles and interprets statistical data in analyzing and assessing departmental operations, schedules and long-range forecasting.
• Provides systems development and maintenance to enhance functionality.
• Supports contract and project monitoring by providing timely updates, enhancing workflow processes, and maintaining accurate and organized databases.
• Coordinates systems user/support training.
• Develops and organizes specialized training for water supply, wastewater, and groundwater administrative staff.
• Handles various special projects as assigned.
• Leads, trains, and evaluates the review and approval of Municipal Utility District consent items and contract council items.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field closely related to the job.

Experience Requirements: Six (6) years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field closely 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 will be given to applicants with knowledge of water utility experience.
• 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.

Working Conditions

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. This is a Department of Public Works position at the Tier III Level.

Pay

Pay Grade 25

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* (subject to change)

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position: NO. If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and, if a promotional position, the candidate must pass an assignment drug test.