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Chief Financial Officer - Interagency Comm on School Construction

Administrative Program Manager IV

Recruitment #21-005475-0007

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Introduction


The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

STANDARD SALARY SCHEDULE GRADE 22

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 West Baltimore Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a managerial position responsible for administration of the funding programs of the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC), including the supervision of staff and responsibility for management of capital budgets and required reporting.

POSITION DUTIES

Oversees all financial operations of the IAC, including development and administration of the IAC’s operational budget and its many capital programs, which total nearly $1 billion for FY 2022. Develops a fiscally sufficient budget for required staffing and other administrative resources to successfully support the programmatic functions of the agency; Prepares to Department of Budget and Management the annual agency operating budget using the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS); Provides critical information annually and as needed to the Capital Debt Affordability Committee; Prepares written testimony on operational budget issues and participates in testimony presentation to legislative bodies; Inspect, analyze and develop fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures governing capital projects incorporating changes in law and/or programs which impact fiscal policy/procedures on an as-needed basis; Creates operational and capital financial reporting mechanisms and analyze the data in a timely manner to insure accurate and timely postings of all financial transactions; Protects State investment in surplus school properties; administrate property transfer agreements. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal control in operational, administrative, accounting, and financial management. Develops tools and controls to ensure effective and efficient operations, the reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Support agency audits conducted by the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits; Function as the liaison between the agency and the Office of Personnel Services & Benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree in at least one of the following:  accounting, business management, public administration.

EXPERIENCE: Four years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, and/or auditing. Must have at least 3 years’ experience preparing and monitoring operational budgets; Must have at least 1 year experience capital accounting system; Must have at least 1 year supervisory experience. 

Note: 
1) Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education 
2) Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualification.

  • Certified Public Accountant 
  • Knowledge of government procurement and construction terminology and processes
  • Experience with the capital budget or financial management information systems 
  • Knowledge of the Maryland legislative process and the operations of Maryland State government 
  • 3 years of supervisory/performance evaluation experience

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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. 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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. On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments. Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.

Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.   

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Administrative Program Manager IV position (JobAps#21-005475-0007). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only. If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767- 0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.   Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.



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