TCEQ - Budget Analyst III

About the Role

Join TCEQ's Office of Waste as a Budget Analyst and contribute to the regulation of waste generation, treatment, storage, disposal, and cleanup of contaminated sites. This position is part of the Division Support Section of the Remediation Division, where you'll play a key role in budget development, coordination, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the highly complex development, coordination, reconciliation, and monitoring of the division budget.
• Manage annual utility contracts and monitor performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and compliance with contract terms and policies.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor budgets, procedures, and processes involving the division's federal grants.
• Develop and monitor reports for the analysis of fiscal data and eligibility determinations to ensure compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to audit, identify, and correct budget or purchasing financial errors and solutions independently.
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities, tracking work items, adjusting priorities, and ensuring deadlines and commitments are maintained.
• Prior work experience leading, managing, or training staff, overseeing work tasks and deadlines, and demonstrating flexibility in completing special tasks.

Required Education & Experience

One of the following:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business, public administration, or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in budget preparation or analysis.
• Three years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, budget preparation, financial management, statistical analysis, or other responsible analytical work related to budget procedures and execution.
• Registration as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in public affairs, business administration, public administration, or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Schedule

Standard business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedules are determined by the Division Support Section of the Remediation Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid days off on national and state-observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on years of state service
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner at HQ
• Work-Life Balance

Note: A criminal history records search and driving history check (if required) will be conducted for candidates offered employment. TCEQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.