FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR VI

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300 E. Joppa Rd., Towson, MD  21286

This position directs the operations of the Budget Management Unit within DPSCS. This office is responsible for the preparation and management of operating budgets for each of the Department's 50 programs with an aggregate total budget in FY 2016 of approximately $1.4 billion. This position functions at the full performance level of work preparing, presenting and executing agency budgets for assigned units. This position is responsible for coordinating the use of electronic data systems for the Division of Financial Services and exercising budgetary control and oversight over revenues and expenditures for all programs within the Department.

• Reviews and analyzes the budget development input letters from the agencies within the Department, noting omissions, inconsistencies, and revisions which may be required.
• Makes recommendations to the Chief and Deputy Chief Financial Officer's concerning items warranting further consideration for over the target requests, enhancements and/or deficiency appropriation requests and any other items (such as new construction), which may have a significant impact on the level of funding required for the Department.
• Oversees the professional development and technical Budget training for all fiscal staff within the Department.
• Provides instruction, guidance and assistance to the Fiscal Officers and/or Agency Heads (or designees) that are responsible for input to/or the preparation of the agencies' budget requests. 
• Oversees the approval of Managing for Results (MFR) documents containing operating budget data to ensure that documents are uniform, technically correct, consistent and reasonably justified.
• Ensures the timely submission of the budget request forms to DBM and submits the information in the state's mainframe budget application system to DBM.
• Responsible for establishment and maintenance of both the appropriation and position control for the Department, to the object level by program and fund for each agency in the Department.
• Provides direct oversight and management of the budget and fiscal operations for the Information Technology and Communications Division (ITCD), Police Correctional Training Commission (PCTC), Division of Parole and Probation (DPP), Intelligence and Investigative Division (IID), Inmate Grievance Office (IGO), and Maryland Commission of Correctional Standards (MCCS).

 

 Education:

 A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, public administration, accounting or Business Management.

 Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive experience in budgeting,accounting or auditing, including one (1) year in Senior Management experience responsible for budget management.

Possession of Master's Degree.

Knowledge and experience in the State of Maryland's budget cycle with particular emphasis on utilizing the State's accounting system (R*Stars), procurement system (ADPIC), and budget system (HOBO).

Knowledge of accounting data with the budget management and the methods used to manage/control an agency's budget.

Ability to gather, assemble, consolidate and analyze complex budget data, drawing conclusions and devising solutions to problems.

All persons who meet the minimum qualification will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Therefore, it is essential that you give complete accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment list.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate 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. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date.

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.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: Angela Stokes

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3087

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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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.