FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III
Budget Program Manager
Recruitment #19-004530-0001
Department | DHS - Ops Ofc - Div of Budget Finance & Personnel |
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Date Opened | 5/3/2019 12:40:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/17/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $58,168.00 - $84,983.00 with potential growth to $93,395.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Deenna Greene |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Budget Management Division
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
This position is responsible for the management of the following fiscal and budgetary functions within designated budgetary areas:
1. Maximizes the utilization of Federal and State funds through strategically planning budgetary policies and implementations;
2. Reviews of all requests requiring the utilization of Federal funds, such as: Title IV-E, Medical Assistance, and Title IV-B Block Grant funding.
3. Manages the preparation and submission of fiscal and economic impact analyses for DHS and State sponsored legislative bills.
4. Manages the review and approval of financial segments of contracts and grant submissions, reports and other pertinent documents.
5. Manages the review, coordination and recommendation of changes to Legislative packages to be presented to Senate and House committees by DHS Administrations at the Legislative Budget Hearings.
6. Reviews and adjusts budgetary funding using the most recent allocation data for designated programs.
7. Manages the preparation of budget amendments to reflect changes in spending patterns or organization; especially the year-end pre-closing and final closing departmental budget amendments.
8. Coordinates and manages the preparation of the departmental Balance Sheet for SSA, Foster Care, Child Welfare Services and Adult Services utilizing current expenditure reports and other relevant data and information, etc.
The Budget Program Manager position requires a degree of independence and extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting, State budgeting and the operation of programs administered by the Department with a full understanding of the Departmental accounting and cost allocation systems as they relate to the agency's operating budget and expenditure control system, as well as understanding of Federal grant regulations related to departmental grants received from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services; and provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of experience with budget preparation, presentation and execution and/or interprets financial, statistical and narrative reports of fiscal services, activities and projects. Three years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
1. Knowledge of the State of Maryland budget processes.
2. Experience with Financial Management Information System (FMIS), HOBO and Advanced Purchase Inventory Control System (ADPICS) related to the formulation and administration of agency budgets.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
5. Flexibility in a busy environment.
6. Strong time management, priority setting and problem-solving skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. All information concerning your qualifications, including a copy of your diploma or transcripts must be provided if selected for an interview. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript. For all foreign 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 if selected for an interview.
Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to the Department of Human Services/HRDT, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Attn: D. Greene, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Information received after the closing date will not be considered. Application inquiries may be directed to 410-767-7414.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.