Staff Analyst - Engineering

About the role

The Staff Analyst assists the Houston Public Works–Interagency division with the execution of Interlocal Agreements, makes recommendations as required, coordinates and liaises with various agencies, assesses agency and city needs, analyzes and confirms budget estimates for accuracy and completeness, and processes multiple agreements simultaneously. The position is based at 611 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002, within the Engineering/Business Support Services service line.

Working conditions

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. A portion of these duties will involve the ability to be detailed, speak and write effectively; otherwise, regular office atmosphere with occasional periods of stooping, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds. This is a Department of Houston Public Works position at the Tier III level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, departments, and external agencies to implement and execute Interlocal Agreements.
• Prepare Request for Council Action (RCA) using OneMeeting.
• Review and route agreement documents for management review and approval.
• Prepare correspondence for payments for Interlocal Agreements with City contributions.
• Maintain and update the Agreement tracker to provide clear visibility into the status of all agreements.
• Coordinate with City departments and agencies on agreement-related matters.
• Identify areas for process efficiency and improvement.
• Identify and address any non-compliance issues promptly.
• Proactively communicate updates and changes to stakeholders, ensuring information is current throughout the agreement lifecycle.
• Perform audit checks throughout the life of the agreements.
• Represent the department at meetings to gather general and project information.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed. Graduate degrees related to the type of work may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed. Professional experience related to the type of work may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• License: None required.
• Selection/Skills Tests: None required, though the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in NOVUS, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong research, analytical judgment, and attention to detail.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to interpret agreement language and project construction timelines.
• Analytic ability to gather and interpret data where answers require careful analysis of several facts.
• Ability to receive and process critical information and feedback effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved, are among the most qualified candidates, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (subject to change).

Pay

Pay Grade 26. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.