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FISCAL SERVICES OFFICER II

Recruitment #15-004535-0001

Introduction

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment and after-care services. DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School

9700 Old Harford Road

Baltimore, MD 21234

Main Purpose of Job

The position will supervise and manage the general accounting operation of the Central Region of the Department of Juvenile Services. Management includes overseeing the fiscal services for all state operated facilities in the central region as well as community based operations. The ideal candidate will possess experience in supervision of employees in the performance of work, FMIS system, accounts payable and payroll.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a masters degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Financial field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Accounts payable experience
  • Experience planning and supervising the work of employees
  • Payroll experience
  • FMIS experience

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.***

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to submit your application online, you may mail a paper application to the following address:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza

120 W. Fayette St.,2nd Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201

ATTN: RHONDA MOODY

If you mail your application, it MUST be received by the closing date and time. You must include on each page the following information:    

*First and Last Name    

*Recruitment Number-located at the top of the bulletin   

*last 4 digits of your SSN

All incorrect application forms will not be accepted!  

 TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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