Disaster Finance Manager

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Disaster Finance Manager
Job Title: Manager V
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Program Finance
Posting Number: 22808
Closing Date: 11/12/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,712.12
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations: None
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Performs complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Disaster Cost Recovery Team. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Oversees the disaster reimbursement process, the development and production of financial reports to support the reimbursement process and assists in supporting operational planning within the Program Finance Unit.

Supervises the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position has potential to telecommute; 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(25%) Oversees the daily operations and activities of the Disaster Cost Recovery Team. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of the staff. Establishes goals and objectives; develops, reviews, and implements policies, procedures and guidelines, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in achieving goals.

(25%) Supervises staff including hiring and selection, assigning and monitoring work, completing performance evaluations, recommending staff development and training, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. Manage the professional, timely, thorough and effective completion of tasks in accordance with specified deadlines.

(25%) Responsible for evaluating activities including monitoring compliance with policies and procedures and identifying needed changes. Reviews and approves team internal operating procedures and processes in compliance with agency policy. Responsible for staying current with state and federal requirements and practices relating to team assigned tasks. Reviews team operations to identify needed changes and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Program Finance Manager and Director on potential issues.

(20%) Represents the Program Finance Section in internal and external work groups and meetings. Provides technical and functional expertise to assist in processing of program functions and processes. Participates in automated system design and implementation activities. Communicates verbally and in writing with federal, state and local governments, agency vendors and the general public as required.

(5%) Conduct other duties as required.

Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position.

This position is allowed to telework 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

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• Knowledge of financial management, practices and operations.
• Knowledge of the State of Texas and federal accounting, budgeting, and other financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal cost…