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AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST LEAD

Budget Specialist

Recruitment #23-000988-0002

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Cannabis Administration - Linthicum, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The position serves as the Agency Budget Specialist Lead and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer of the Maryland Cannabis Administration. The main purpose of this position is to lead the planning and development, preparation, submission, and implementation of the Administration’s operating budget. This position will also assign, review and approve the work of and train lower-level Agency Budget Specialists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Eight 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 four 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

Experience in monitoring multiple budgets and expenditures as well as projecting and tracking costs. Proficient utilizing accounting principles, excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software skills, and be able to conduct detailed analysis while performing in a fast-paced setting demonstrating the ability to multi-task. Should demonstrate good organizational, written and oral skills and the ability to learn and retain information quickly. Applicant should have experience interacting and providing excelled levels of customer service with work-related partners. Should have the ability to analyze situations and provide viable alternatives/solutions while making sound decisions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A resume must accompany your application.


Applicants who meet the minimum 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.

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: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 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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