About the Department

This position helps develop, monitor, and maintain annual budgets for the Budget Office. Their duties include organizing finances, preparing budget reports, monitoring institutional spending, and finding ways to run the county budget efficiently and effectively.

Position Duties

• Develops organizational budget with the manager and the budget officer.
• Consolidates organizational budget for review.
• Monitors spending and keeps departments within set budgets.
• Prepares reports and estimates future financial needs.
• Defends budget recommendations with data and evidence-based analysis.
• Assists with budget amendments throughout the fiscal year.
• Participates in budget development within departments and between divisions or programs, and develops documentation for budget adjustment requests.
• Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and related management systems for budget development and administration.  
• Performs financial analysis and makes recommendations; develops forms and systems; assists in identifying financial system problems.
• Reviews all work for completeness.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Skill in prioritizing, organizing, and multitasking.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment.
• Skill in customer service practices. 
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in business or finance.
• Or at least 60 college hours from an accredited college or university.

Other Qualifications

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related clerical duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position. 
• The purpose of this position is to provide support for the operations of the department. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or a Texas Identification card. *
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is covered by Civil Service; therefore, is subject to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.

Valid Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification Card*
 *If the applicant holds an out-of-state Driver's License or Identification card, a State of Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification Card must be obtained prior to employment. 

Benefits

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/
 
The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees
**Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

Supplemental Questions

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

How many years of work experience do you have in business or finance?

• 0 - 3 Years
• 3 or more

03

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Webb County (TX)

Address

1110 Washington Street

Suite 204






Laredo, Texas, 78040