Staff Services Lead: Administration & Budget

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Staff Services Officer III to support Vital Statistics with HR, budgeting, and administrative tasks. The role involves complex document preparation, budget development, and coordination of background checks, ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures.

The position requires processing and maintaining confidential records, supervising staff as needed, and collaborating with multiple departments to sustain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience implementing/maintaining policies and procedures for confidential records.
• Experience preparing complex correspondence, documents or reports.
• Experience coordinating, tracking, and responding to executive assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for HR, budgeting, and travel.
• Develops budgets, tracks expenditures, and coordinates purchasing.
• Maintains confidential records and processes including background checks.
• Coordinates with other departments and leads meetings as needed.
• Directs staff work and participates in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Setting priorities

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Staff Services Officer III to support Vital Statistics with HR, budgeting, and administrative tasks. The role involves complex document preparation, budget development, and coordination of background checks, ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures.

The position requires processing and maintaining confidential records, supervising staff as needed, and collaborating with multiple departments to sustain efficient operations.