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AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II

***REPOST***

Recruitment #22-000987-0003

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Introduction

***RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.***

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Maryland WIC Program, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will be responsible for the preparation and management of both the annual operating budget and the quarterly budget projections for fifteen (15) local agencies, as well as for the Training Center, Distribution Center, and three private vendors, in association with the Maryland WIC Grant. This position will also be responsible for the budgeting of nine local agencies and three private vendors, in association with the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) Grant. Additionally, this position will manage expenditures for the Maryland WIC Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Political Science, or Public Administration, at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of required experience.

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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have professional financial and administrative experience, including experience in debt management, auditing, and program compliance. He/she should also have experience with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), including RSTARS and ADPICS. Additionally, the desired candidate should have experience with financial planning, budgeting, and policy analysis. 

Furthermore, the desired candidate should have experience reconciling accounting systems, as well as experience locating and researching errors; tracing discrepancies to source documents; making necessary adjustments; and, maintaining an audit trail. The desired candidate should also have experience reviewing documentation, analyzing for program compliance, and writing reports. Finally, the desired candidate should have professional experience with Google Suites, database software, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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