What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst - Budget position at Denton County, Texas?
Description
The Budget Analyst under limited supervision performs fiscal research and analytical work to assist in the preparation and maintenance of the County budget. Responsibilities include improving public services and policies through research, evaluation, graphics, and analytic data summaries. This position assists in the development of budget and budget projections and prepares and processes payroll documents needed to implement payroll budgeting transactions.
Examples of Duties
Develops and implements models to estimate and forecast productivity and performance indicators and demand for services within organizational objectives.
Examines budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance for established policies.
Assists departments with forecasting estimated revenues/expenditures for new proposed programs, including grants.
Supports the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to maintain the spreadsheet, project forms, and assisting departments with inquiries.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes annual payroll projections including managing the payroll budgeting system.
Prepares various data and reports utilized for determining salary increases for the upcoming fiscal year.
Processes employee and funding changes due to turnover, promotion, termination, and reclassifications.
Verifies budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Analyzes and prepares budget amendments including verifying availability of funds, updating and balancing various reports within the Financial Management System for Commissioners Court approval.
Serves as a liaison to other departments providing assistance and answering questions relating to budget procedures; identifies budget issues and provides alternative solutions and recommendations regarding budget requests and forecasts.
Prepares and recommends an annual budget for assigned departments; presents for incorporation into the overall recommended budget.
Identifies budget issues, provides alternative solutions, and recommendations in compliance with policies and procedures.
Assists with the preparation of research projects as it relates to the scope of work, budgets, schedules, questionnaire/survey design, and statistical analysis.
Provides and assists departments with development of performance and productivity measures.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience are required.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below. COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Please Indicate The Highest Level Of Education Obtained
How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university? This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
Please provide the following information: College or University conferring degree: Major/Minor:
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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
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Please select the years of full-time experience you have working with Budget or Budget Applications: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
Where did you hear about this position?
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.
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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below. Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A.
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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation to include: contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
The Budget Analyst under limited supervision performs fiscal research and analytical work to assist in the preparation and maintenance of the County budget. Responsibilities include improving public services and policies through research, evaluation, graphics, and analytic data summaries. This position assists in the development of budget and budget projections and prepares and processes payroll documents needed to implement payroll budgeting transactions.
Examples of Duties
Develops and implements models to estimate and forecast productivity and performance indicators and demand for services within organizational objectives.
Examines budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance for established policies.
Assists departments with forecasting estimated revenues/expenditures for new proposed programs, including grants.
Supports the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to maintain the spreadsheet, project forms, and assisting departments with inquiries.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes annual payroll projections including managing the payroll budgeting system.
Prepares various data and reports utilized for determining salary increases for the upcoming fiscal year.
Processes employee and funding changes due to turnover, promotion, termination, and reclassifications.
Verifies budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Analyzes and prepares budget amendments including verifying availability of funds, updating and balancing various reports within the Financial Management System for Commissioners Court approval.
Serves as a liaison to other departments providing assistance and answering questions relating to budget procedures; identifies budget issues and provides alternative solutions and recommendations regarding budget requests and forecasts.
Prepares and recommends an annual budget for assigned departments; presents for incorporation into the overall recommended budget.
Identifies budget issues, provides alternative solutions, and recommendations in compliance with policies and procedures.
Assists with the preparation of research projects as it relates to the scope of work, budgets, schedules, questionnaire/survey design, and statistical analysis.
Provides and assists departments with development of performance and productivity measures.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience are required.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
- Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below. COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Please Indicate The Highest Level Of Education Obtained
- No High School Diploma or GED
- General Equivalency Diploma
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- PHD
- Medical Doctor
How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university? This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
- No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
- 15-29 Credit Hours
- 30-44 Credit Hours
- 45-59 Credit Hours
- 60-89 Credit Hours
- 90-119 Credit Hours
- 120-149 Credit Hours
- 150-179 Credit Hours
- 180-209 Credit Hours
- 210-239 Credit Hours
- 240-269 Credit Hours
- 270-299 Credit Hours
- 300-329 Credit Hours
- 330-359 Credit Hours
- 360-389 Credit Hours
- 390 Credit Hours or more
Please provide the following information: College or University conferring degree: Major/Minor:
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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
06
Please select the years of full-time experience you have working with Budget or Budget Applications: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
- Less Than 6 Months
- At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
- 1 Year
- At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10 Years
- 11 Years
- 12 Years
- 13 Years
- 14 Years
- 15 Years or more
Where did you hear about this position?
- Denton Record Chronicle
- Governmentjobs.com
- Monster.com
- Indeed
- Craigslist
- Other
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.
09
Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below. Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A.
10
I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation to include: contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
- Required Question