POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible to the Manager, Cash and Capital Projects for the financial planning and accounting-related capital project budgets of the Authority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintains the construction and engineering budgets for assigned funds in the Authority’s Project Accounting System.
2. Coordinates with PDCA/other departments to gather data and understanding of capital project budgets and timing.
3. Performs a broad range of analyses related to the Authority’s Capital Program including, but not limited to, CIP cash flow needs, bond timing, and debt management.
4. Participates in the scheduling and sizing of bond issuance activities.
5. Assists in the preparation and review of bond documents including Offering Statements, Closing Statements, Rating agencies, and Due Diligence questionnaires.
6. Performs, coordinates, and monitors debt management functions including maintenance of multiple contact lists related to continuing disclosure compliance and the capital project and bond reporting requirements of various government agencies.
7. Prepares data for the annual Budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
8. Reconciles Lawson Activities with the Lawson GL and creates the Bond Status Report monthly.
9. Maintains records/files on debt issuances and compliance.
10. Prepares journal entries and performs other tasks as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
$800MM cash and investments; approx. $1B in debt.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance.
EXPERIENCE
Three years of experience in accounting or finance.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of financing or fund accounting. Knowledge of Lawson ERP Software is preferred. Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess full knowledge of accounting and investment practices. Mathematical skills are needed to prepare budgets and oversee accounting and investment functions. A high degree of concentration and initiative is required to monitor and alter investment options as needed. Must be able to supervise individuals who also work with complex financial data.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Guided by Department Goals and Priorities. Makes decisions that are guided by overall Departmental goals, priorities and policies. Job requires interpreting goals and priorities into action steps for completion; has some latitude in regard to methods and approaches but must obtain approval for actions that have policy, service or cost implications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including personal computers, various printers, and host computer systems.
Company DescriptionThe Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible to the Manager, Cash and Capital Projects for the financial planning and accounting-related capital project budgets of the Authority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for Lawson Activity Module data for construction and engineering budgets.
2. Responsible for coordinating with Regional Management and Construction Management Services on Capital Budgets.
3. Responsible for overseeing compliance with the Authority's Debt Management Policy.
4. Responsible for the cash flow projections for bond funds.
5. Responsible for the capital project and bond reporting requirements of various government agencies.
6. Reviews and approves Texas Water Development Board outlay reports.
7. Reconciles TRA records with TWDB records for outstanding loans.
8. Reconciles Lawson Activities with the Lawson GL and creates the Bond Status Report monthly.
9. Coordinates with Regional Management on Lawson reporting needs related to bond-funded projects.
10. Prepares journal entries and performs other tasks as assigned.
11. Reviews Bank Reconciliations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
$600,000 cash and investments; $540 million debt.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance, Master's preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience in accounting or finance.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of financing or fund accounting. Knowledge of Lawson ERP Software is preferred. Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess full knowledge of accounting and investment practices. Mathematical skills are needed to prepare budgets and oversee accounting and investment functions. A high degree of concentration and initiative is required to monitor and alter investment options as needed. Must be able to supervise individuals who also work with complex financial data.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Guided by Department Goals and Priorities. Makes decisions that are guided by overall Departmental goals, priorities, and policies. The job requires interpreting goals and priorities into action steps and delegating responsibility for completion; has broad latitude regarding methods and approaches but must obtain approval for actions that have policy, service, or cost implications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including personal computers, various printers, and host computer systems.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible to the Manager, Cash and Capital Projects for the financial planning and accounting-related capital project budgets of the Authority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintains the construction and engineering budgets for assigned funds in the Authority’s Project Accounting System.
2. Coordinates with PDCA/other departments to gather data and understanding of capital project budgets and timing.
3. Creates and maintains cash flow statements to ensure liquidity to fund weekly check disbursements, payroll, capital projects, and debt service.
4. Uploads Positive Pay, ACHs and Wires.
5. Maintains the semi-annual debt service schedule and ensures debt service payments are accurate and timely.
6. Assists in investing Authority funds as required.
7. Review monthly and quarterly Investment Reports
8. Review monthly Bank Reconciliations
9. Prepares and enters Journal Entries
10. Prepares and enters the monthly Investment Income Allocation
11. Prepares data for the annual Budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Compiles reports for yearly Arbitrage calculations.
12. Assists the Manager, Cash and Capital Project Fin in a variety of administrative matters such as preparing Requests for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) for treasury or debt-related services.
13. Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
$800MM cash and investments; approx. $1B in debt.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance
EXPERIENCE
Three years of experience in accounting or finance.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of financing or fund accounting. Knowledge of Lawson ERP Software is preferred. Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess full knowledge of accounting and investment practices. Mathematical skills are needed to prepare budgets and oversee accounting and investment functions. A high degree of concentration and initiative is required to monitor and alter investment options as needed. Must be able to supervise individuals who also work with complex financial data.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Guided by Department Goals and Priorities. Makes decisions that are guided by overall Departmental goals, priorities, and policies. The job requires interpreting goals and priorities into action steps for completion; it has some latitude in regard to methods and approaches but must obtain approval for actions that have policy, service, or cost implications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including personal computers, various printers, and host computer systems.
Company DescriptionThe Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.POSITION SUMMARY
The Budget Analyst, under general direction of the Northern Region Financial Administrator performs a variety of duties relating to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Authority’s annual operating budget. The position provides a valuable opportunity to gain insight and experience with both the operational and administrative aspects of the Authority. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential to be successful in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget. Serve as a link between departments and Authority management by updating files; preparing data for various committees and for budget kickoff; reviewing department budget submissions, and working with departments to make changes and corrections; and compiling the Annual Budget document.
2. Work with departments to monitor their budgets, provide periodic updates and provide support as needed for budget management needs throughout the Authority.
3. Assist in the development of budget user preparation guides/instructions to ensure departments are knowledgeable of the budget process, followed by assisting in conducting periodic group or one-on-one training, researching and answering questions
4. Maintains budget statistical information from departments in a presentation format that meets standards set by the GFOA Distinguished Budget Awards program.
5. Assist departments with performance measures.
6. Assist in tying the Authority’s vision and strategic objectives into to the annual budget process.
7. Review expenditures of departments to ensure compliance with budget and consistency with chart of accounts; researches inconsistencies and corrects findings.
8. Assist in the preparation of routine monthly and quarterly financial reports. Such as Budget to Actual, performance data, and expenditure and revenue status reports to provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making.
9. Assist departments in the Budget Amendment requests submission process and entry into the accounting system.
10. Assist in reviewing budgetary policies.
11. Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Reviews, analyzes, and assists in the preparation of an estimated Annual Budget exceeding $300 Million.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
EXPERIENCE
At least 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance or as a budget analyst.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas Driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Lawson ERP Software and other Accounting Enterprise software preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess full knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices. Mathematical skills needed to review budget accuracy and analyze variances. Must be detail oriented; able to manage multiple priorities; and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Typically receives general direction about assignments and work results to be attained. Requires judgment to determine which methods apply and what data/information should be considered. Position must think through how issues can be addressed within existing policies and procedures and may assist others with more complex work methods and problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires minimum physical exertion with daily lifting requirements generally under 20 pounds. Good hand/eye coordination and great attention to detail. Activities may include carrying office materials, pulling and pushing files drawers and organizing paperwork.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including personal computer, various printers, and host computing system.
Company DescriptionThe Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing routine and complex chemical and biological analyses according to instructions while under supervision. Follows standard techniques for reservoir, water and wastewater testing, including weighing chemicals, mixing solutions, cleaning glassware, the safe use of equipment and calculations of analyses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs basic gravimetric analysis.
2. Uses laboratory instrumentation to perform routine intermediate level chemical analysis.
3. Prepares chemical and biological reagents.
4. Maintains Quality Control records and does mathematical calculations.
5. Performs routine biological analysis.
6. Performs daily preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
7. Prepares and analyses samples by advanced spectrophotometers.
8. Evaluates incoming samples for acceptance criteria.
9. Maintains laboratory instrumentation to comply with state and federal laboratory certification, and NELAP accreditation.
WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly leads the work of other employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
No significant financial responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
(required level of education)
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in water/wastewater laboratory.
EXPERIENCE
None
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
KNOWLEDGE
(Information or facts than employee must know in order to be able to perform the work)
Requires basic knowledge of laboratory methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in routine and difficult testing procedures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(developed capability to use or apply knowledge effectively or dexterity/coordination in the performance of physical tasks)
Ability to perform basic laboratory testing using lab instrumentation. Ability to perform daily laboratory analyses and maintain quality control records, document work accurately and perform data entry into computer software systems.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives ongoing detailed supervision and standard procedures. Follows standard procedures and/or detailed instructions for each task or assignment; any situation that calls for something different is referred to a supervisor or more senior position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions may include exposure to odors, fumes, chemical hazards, gases and dust.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Spectrophotometers, colorimetric auto analyzer, incubators, sterilizers, , total organic carbon analyzer, , basic laboratory equipment and glassware, analytical balance, specific ion probes and autoclave; and office equipment including computer, and calculator.
Company DescriptionThe Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible to the Assistant Manager, Engineering Services, Pipelines for providing capital improvement program (CIP) planning, design review, and development services. This individual assumes direct responsibility for directing and coordinating professional services contracts and reviewing engineering designs and specifications performed by the Authority's consultants in the area of water and wastewater planning and design services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates planning efforts with potential and present contracting parties and consultants of the Authority for water and wastewater services and related projects.
2. Administers and manages multiple concurrent consultant contract services related to the planning and design of water and wastewater pipelines, coordinating closely with design consultants to produce quality deliverables for the Authority.
3. Prepare written communication to the Board of Directors, to committees of the Board, and to other agency groups as well as an oral presentation to Customers Cities recommending specific actions to be taken regarding developmental activities. Excellent oral presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Coordinates with the Authority's Land Rights Department in the acquisition of land rights, and with the Authority's Planning, Design and Construction Administration, GIS, and Operations departments throughout all phases of project development.
5. Manages the design function for water and wastewater pipelines to ensure that the budgets and scheduling of capital projects and plan review are met and/or completed in a timely and accurate manner.
6. Assist in the use, development, recommendation, and integration of a centralized Capital Program Management System (CPMS) to update capital improvement plan implementations and funding needs.
7. Participates in developing and implementing the Authority’s design and construction guidance criteria.
8. Maintains good public relations with present and potential contracting parties with proper oral and written communications to convey the Authority’s goals and objectives.
9. May serve as Assistant Manager, Engineering Services, Pipeline in the absence of that staff member.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Negotiates, reviews, and recommends professional service invoices, recommends authorization of funds within engineering service agreements (invoice approval and special service requests), as well as interlocal agreements with agencies and customer cities.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required in engineering with civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, or other technical fields related to water and wastewater preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of experience in a municipality, governmental entity, water utility agency, engineering firm, or other similar background.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license. Licensure as a professional engineer is required.
KNOWLEDGE
Must be generally knowledgeable in the field of water utilities and the various governmental agencies' design requirements for the water industry.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective communications, administrative, and management skills for multiple, concurrent capital projects, combined with public relations ability. The position also requires mental alertness.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Follows general professional standards and methods. A range of professional standards and methods guide the completion of assignments and decisions made. The position is responsible for adhering to policy and procedures and receives general supervisory direction. Position incumbents may identify and recommend changes to methods, procedures, and policies and may be asked to help implement changes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are generally carried out in an office environment with periodic fieldwork required. This may include abnormal hours and stress in resolving problems, administering professional services contracts, and attending meetings.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including personal computers, various printers, calculators, copiers, and Authority vehicles.
