Budget Specialist
About The Position
The Information Technology Department is responsible for the administration and maintenance of all the City of Irving’s technology, including servers, computer hardware, mobile devices and phone systems. We use tried and tested technologies to exceed the service expectations of our customers (citizens, businesses and visitors) and improve the efficiency and transparency of our operations. The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
Requirements
- An Associate degree or equivalent
- Two years of directly related experience
- Advanced computer proficiency
- Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications (preferably MS Excel)
- Strong financial analytical skills
Responsibilities
- Preparing bid specifications and proposals
- Assisting with budget preparation and administration
- Preparing trending and cost analyses of expenditures
- Processing and reconciling payments, disbursements and invoices
- Handling the department’s procurement and contract management activities
- Answering inquiries from staff, vendors and other city departments
- Maintaining all related budget files and databases
- Providing light administrative assistance to the Chief Technology Officer
- Preparing personnel paperwork, reports, presentations, correspondence and Council agenda items
- Processing payroll and open records requests
- Answering the telephone
- Performing other general clerical tasks
- Adhering to strict deadlines working in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
