RRC - Budget Team Lead

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions  
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match - you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w 
401(k), 457(b) and Roth
Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness and Exercise Leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Budget Team Lead to perform complex budget work and supervise the agency's budget department. This position is responsible for the agency's budget. Major responsibilities include supervising and training the Budget staff; overseeing the agency budget and external budget reports; monitoring cash management; reviewing and analyzing financial data; and responding to financial information requests from the Governor's Office and the Legislative Budget Board. This position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

This position reports to the Budget Director and supervises the Budget Department in the Financial Services Division.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the budget department's work.
Responsible for Legislative Budget Board reports (Legislative Appropriations Request, the LBB/Governor's Operating Budget, Fiscal Notes, and Ad-hoc information requests).
Responsible for the development, approval, and monitoring of the agency's internal budget and related policies & procedures.
Provides advice and assistance to staff on the preparation and approval of proposed budget amendments.
Conducts Monthly Financial Reviews of the agency budgets and oversees the presentation to Division Directors.
Analyzes and reviews budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.
Participates in the development of grant proposals and reviews the submission of invoices for federal reimbursement of state expenditures.
Provides interpretation on technical questions of financial compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
Approve budget adjustments and appropriations transfers.
Performs related work as assigned.
Assist with position control

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Six(6) years of progressively responsible experience in Texas State Government budgeting, finance, or financial capacity and familiarity with the common state standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
Experience using the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
One (1) year of experience in a managerial/supervisory position.

Three years of experience with the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred.
Experience with Legislative Appropriations Requests, Operating Budgets, and Fiscal Notes
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.

Knowledge of the State of Texas budgetary and fiscal management procedures, including experience in interpreting/implementing the State of Texas General Appropriations Act.
Knowledge of financial analyses and budgeting procedures of state agencies, including financial coding and document entry.
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and the State of Texas Accounting Policy Statements.
Knowledge of the State Appropriations process and statutes governing appropriations.
Knowledge using TEAMS, SharePoint, Microsoft, Excel, and Microsoft Access.
Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in accounting software.  
Ability to perform and interpret budget and financial analyses.
Ability to interpret statutes.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize budget and financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:  Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or log in: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks:

There is one available position.  
Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

Important Information For All Applicants

The Railroad Commission of Texas does not sponsor employment visas or participate in employer-sponsored immigration programs. The agency does not provide employer support for applications to extend or obtain employment authorization, including employer attestations, training plans, or other documentation required for participation in programs such as STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Applicants should consider this policy when determining whether the position meets their employment authorization requirements.

The agency will complete employment eligibility verification and other documentation required by applicable law. The agency does not provide discretionary immigration sponsorship or program-specific employer documentation beyond those legal obligations.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age 
or disability in employment or in the provision of services. 
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.