County Budget Officer

County Budget Officer

Salary

$93,117.00 - $107,085.00 Annually

Location

Smith County Annex Building, 200 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00670

Department

Commissioners Court

Opening Date

07/28/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary/Objective

The Budget Officer oversees and manages the operations, maintenance, and oversight of the Smith County budgetary process including administration of the Countys long-range Capital Improvement Program. This position directs, plans, organizes, analyzes, and prepares a comprehensive review and recommendation for all departmental budget requests and administers professional budgeting activities in compliance with the principals and procedures of public budgeting. The position performs complex professional level tasks related to budgeting and budget control and is responsible for the design and maintenance of the County budgeting program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice, budget analysis, guidance and recommendations on all aspects of the Smith County Budget to Commissioners Court, department heads, elected officials and staff; directs the activities of assigned staff to include the compilation, review, examination, and interpretation of financial data.
• Plans and directs the countys annual budget process including review of departmental requests and presentation of a recommended budget to Commissioners Court including existing operations, new programs, and staffing levels for all departments; recommends tax rates needed to finance the budget.
• Conducts interviews and assists department heads and elected officials in developing budget requests; prepares legal notices for budget and tax rate statutory requirements.
• Monitors and assists county departments expenditures on an on-going basis, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, and adherence to budget limitations; reviews availability of funds and evaluates requests for interdepartmental fund transfers and budget amendments, preparing reports for court detailing impact on budget and recommendations.
• Coordinates, compiles, plans, and directs the long-term Capital Improvement Program for the county.
• Develops and proposes policies and procedures for budget development and administration, and assists with the design of the on-line budget application in order to streamline the budget process through the use of advanced technology.
• Reviews Commissioners Court agenda packet prior to meetings for budget impact or verification and provides any necessary clarification and/or research associated with agenda items.

Other Responsibilities

• Directs the work activities of assigned staff to include the compilation, review, examination, and interpretation of financial data; the recommendations for the future; and the implementation of new ideas and financial strategies also ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Conducts analytical studies, utilizing expertise in financial and budgetary areas, and in accordance with outlined goals and objectives; prepares and presents oral or written reports on findings and recommendations for improvements, as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Requires the ability to use and interpret various technical and professional languages, including legal and government accounting terminology.
• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; to understand and apply the theories of algebra and statistical inference.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Requires the ability to perform under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Requires the ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
• Requires the ability to manage the budget within assigned unit/division.
• Requires the ability to determine allocation of budget among departments.
• Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Requires the ability to use computers for data entry.
• Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting proposes.
• Requires the ability to create and guide implementation of capital improvement plans or programs.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree and a minimum seven years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

None required for this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Position requires the ability to see, hear, and speak as well as color and depth perception. Position requires the ability to lift more than 30 pounds.

Travel

Must be able to travel to and from county facilities as needed.

Comments

Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and employees with disabilities. If you need special services or accommodations, please contact Smith County Human Resources at (903) 590-4644 or personnel@smith-county.com.

NOTICE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

All employment with Smith County shall be considered "at will" employment. No contract of employment shall exist between any individual and Smith County for any duration, either specified or unspecified.

HOLIDAYS

Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employees Choice)

Each year, Commissioners Court sets the official holiday schedule.

VACATION LEAVE

1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).

SICK LEAVE

1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.

SICK LEAVE POOL

Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.

MILITARY LEAVE

Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:

(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,

(2) public service assignment,

(3) attending to important personal business.

CITIZENSHIP LEAVE

Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.

DRUG CARD COVERAGE

Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.

• Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE

Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employees expense.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE

Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.

RETIREMENT

Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

For additional benefits information click on the link below:

https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits

Employer Smith County

Address 200 E. Ferguson Street

Suite 202

Tyler, Texas, 75702

Phone 903-590-4641

Website http://www.smith-county.com