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GENERAL DESCRIPTION : Performs complex (journey-level) program management specialist work implementing the legislative operational goals of the Budget section. Work involves ensuring multiple interconnected projects relating to legislative operations are successful and by deadline. Specific projects include the Operating Budget, Strategic Plan, Legislative Appropriations Request, performance measures, fiscal notes, and other legislatively mandated reports. Work is performed under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

1. Coordinates the development, review, and analysis of fiscal reports in collaboration with Division staff. Prepares such products for review and approval by the Director of Legislative Budget.

2. Coordinates goals, objectives, develops schedules, and priorities/standards of legislative activities within Budget section.

3. Advises and assists the Director of Legislative Budget in the interpretation, formulation, and implementation of financial requirements.

4. Assists in the preparation of educational materials to train department staff in contributing to legislative deliverables.

5. Provides cost estimates for legislative requests/bills and prepares fiscal cost estimates for the department's executive review.

6. Assists with the preparation and submission of the Department's Strategic Plan and associated performance measures.

7. Evaluates legislative activities and/or functions under the guidance of the Director of Legislative Budget and identifies need for changes.

8. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals and meet deadlines and other requirements.

9. Assists in the development of the department's financial reports and presentations for legislative committees.

10. Assist with other Budget activities as needed.

11. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree required; major in Business or related field preferred.

Experience - Minimum of three (3) years' working in a state agency's legislative operations is required; including significant work experience writing fiscal notes, assembling strategic plans, and developing Legislative Appropriations Requests.

Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Technology - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint, Tableau, ABEST, USAS) and be able to learn new software/systems.

Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Research and Comprehension - Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety - Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Schedule and / or Remote/Telecommuting work - Availability for after-hours, weekend, and emergencies may be required. This position may have the ability to telecommute based on the needs of the division/agency.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment: Office/Indoors;
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear/auditory;
• Ability to transfer weights of up to ten (10) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: Occasional (up to 5%).

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information:

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.