FISCAL SERVICES CHIEF II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Maryland Park Service operates 75 State parks throughout the State that serve over 13 million visitors. The incumbent will be responsible for the formulation and management of a $49+ million annual operating budget. This position will provide leadership and supervision of fiscal staff that are responsible for statewide procurement of state park commodities, services, and seasonal personnel. The selected candidate will direct the Maryland Park Service’s fiscal year close-out process; review audit reports and prepare audit exceptions and corrective action plans with fiscal staff. This position ensures the proper development, review, documentation and implementation of agreements and/or contracts related to federal and reimbursable grants.

Performs the following essential functions (not all inclusive):
• Formulates and prepares the Maryland Park Service’s annual budget, by analyzing current and past expenditures and revenues.
• Reviews and prepares budget projections for Maryland Park Service managers to ensure all programs operate within budget.
• Supervises and reviews the operations of fiscal staff to ensure that necessary work is produced both timely and accurately.
• Tracks and monitors daily fiscal operations of Maryland’s state parks.
• Administers statewide budget adjustments and amendments.
• Assists in the administrative and fiscal monitoring of grants and agreements with other state and federal agencies.
• Reviews monthly financial reports by program and subprogram and prepares accounting journal entries to correct errors and misallocation of expenditures and revenues in FMIS.
• Reviews monthly reconciliation of statewide corporate card purchases to ensure employees adhere to State Corporate Card Policies and Procedures, and state procurement regulations.
• Processes monthly bills and invoices for statewide park operations, adhering to state fiscal policies.

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 audit.

Experience: Four 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 Master's 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.

Experience using the State’s R*STARS and ADPICS systems 
Experience directly supervising other fiscal and budget employees 
Experience with grants management 
Experience in budget preparation and management 

Please make sure 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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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. 

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources Human Resources 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov .

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.