AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II

The Water and Science Administration, Operational Services and Administration Program is recruiting for an Agency Budget Specialist II. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only. The resulting certified list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration

Operational Services and Administration

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD  21230

The main purpose of this position is to provide all aspects of the Water and Science Administration’s financial and administrative operations.  The incumbent in this position will be responsible for budget preparation, fund management, reconciliation and adjustment, accounts payable and accounts receivable, procurement, and contract management. In addition, the incumbent will perform tasks that support the Federal Funds management task including management of various grants and coordination of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE),and the Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) reporting efforts. The incumbent may perform duties associated with encumbrance tracking and SOP implementation.

Education:    A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Three years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate education in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 semester hours for one year of required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service  experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Proficient with spreadsheets;
• Experience with grant budget management;
• Experience/Familiar with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants.gov system;
• Experience/Familiar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ND Grants system;
• Familiar with Federal Financial Report (FFRs);
• Familiar with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) Reporting requirement;
• Familiar with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) process;
• Experience with reconciling expenditures and encumbrances;
• Experience with the State of Maryland's Financial Management Information System (FMIS), R*STARS, and ADPICS;
• Experience/Familiar with journal adjustments;
• Familiar with the State Clearinghouse Review process;
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized;
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize.

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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. 

The Maryland Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the state application. If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation you may submit a paper application, required documentation, transcripts and addendums via fax 410-537-3966, email: olivia.finley@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR- Recruitment & Examination Unit

ATTN: Olivia Finley

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Reference Number: 19-000987-0006

(Office) 410-537-3105

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.  People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.