Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Temporary - Financial Analyst II
Job Requisition Number
COA088567
Position Number
T95505
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Austin Public Health
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
- A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None
Notes to Applicants
Purpose: This position will oversee the ARPA fund including monitoring expenses and providing purchasing and hiring approvals. This position will also oversee the collection of ARPA documentation and reporting to the Controller’s Office and US Treasury.
APH Information:
APH Information:
- This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan.
- Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website.
Immunization Requirement: Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
- A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
- A résumé is also required but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. When completing the City of Austin employment application, the Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
If you are selected to interview:
- Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
- All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH worksite – including parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Electronic Notification to Applications:
- Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
- When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
- This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
Pay Range
$28.71- $35.88
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date
04/07/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Health
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Grant Funded
Category
Professional
Location
Bergstrom Tech Campus - 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 310
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in grant or fund oversight and monitoring
- Experience in communicating financial information and providing recommendations to management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Prepares financial analysis, periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems.
- Monitors and analyzes expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.
- Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.
- Monitors and provides assistance with components of the annual operating budget, forecast, estimates, business plan, performance measures and satisfaction surveys.
- Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws.
- Prepares and submits grant reporting.
- Prepares/approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices
- Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.
- Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices.
- Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
- Monitors and analyzes revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts and summarizing current and historical data.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
- Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
- Knowledge of internal control systems.
- Knowledge of preferred business practices.
- Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
- Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
- Skill in maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
- Skill in effective oral and written communications.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
- Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
- Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
- Ability to prepare accurate and financial reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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