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The City of Houston Management Analyst IV (Relationship Manager) in Houston, Texas
Management Analyst IV (Relationship Manager)
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Management Analyst IV (Relationship Manager)
Location
2100 Travis
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
32760
Department
Housing and Community Development
Opening Date
11/22/2023
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
PN 32760
Division: Public Facilities
Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
Hours: M – F, 8 am – 5 pm*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD strives to strengthen Houston's neighborhoods, provide true housing choice and execute the Mayor's vision for One Houston with complete communities throughout. Since Hurricane Harvey, HCDD is managing more than one billion dollars dedicated to helping low and moderate-income families recover.
To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking a Management Analyst IV to join its team. In this position, you will serve as Relationship Manager for the Public Facilities Division and provide complete oversight for capital improvement and acquisition projects from inception through the completion of construction in order to meet the Department’s goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance and support to public and private entities seeking funding for Public Facilities activities.
Evaluating project eligibility and ensure projects meet regulatory requirements.
Management, Organizational, and Financial Analysis of projects to determine viability
Project control and regulatory oversight on an ongoing basis.
Coordinating and assembling information for grant/loan funding requests to obtain City Council approval.
Respond to internal and external inquiries and provide customer service, as well as technical assistance.
Manage, reconcile, and track project budgets.
Coordinate project meetings with stakeholders and monitor progress to ensure project and grant specific timelines and benchmarks are met.
Other duties as assigned
Essential Attributes
Organized: Must be able to maintain large quantity of files in both electronic and paper form
Detail Oriented: Bringing the highest level of attentiveness to all work
Motivated: Taking ownership of projects to complete them effectively and efficiently
Articulate: Displays excellent written and oral communication skills, including proficiency with editing, grammar and punctuation
This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a closely related field are required.
Substitutions:
Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
Experience in interpreting and applying governmental regulations, rulings and directives
Experience with project management and construction management
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Proficient in OnBase
Proficient in SharePoint
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Salary Range – Pay Grade 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.394.6200.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.394.6200. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you currently a Housing & Community Development employee?
Yes
No
03
Are you currently a City of Houston employee?
Yes
No
04
What is your highest level of education completed and directly related work experience?
Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field and less than four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a closely related field
Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field and at least four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a closely related field
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field and less than six years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a closely related field
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field and at least six years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a closely related field
I do not have a degree
05
How many years of professional experience in government-funded programs do you have?
None
At least one year but not more than two years
At least two years but not more than four years
More than four years
06
What is your proficiency in MS Excel?
No experience with software/program
Beginner (e.g., data cleansing, sorting, filtering, de duplicating, grouping, formatting, moving/copying data, applying cell borders, simple mathematical formulas, producing summary tables from large data files)
Intermediate (e.g., advanced functions, MATCH, VLOOKUP, SUM IFS, Pivot Tables)
Advanced (All of the above listed skills including power query, power pivots, dashboard like reports in excel with drill downs/ synchronized filters).
07
Which of the following do you have at least four years of experience in? (Mark all that apply)
Construction Management
Budget Analysis
Project Management
None of the above
08
How familiar are you with HUD guidelines and regulations as they pertain to public facilities projects?
No knowledge
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
09
What prompted you to apply for this specific position?
Required Question