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AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I

Recruitment #24-000986-0007

Introduction

The Maryland Military Department (MMD) is looking for 3 candidates to fill our new Budget Specialist I position! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position works on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Two vacancies will be placed at the following location:

Fifth Regiment Armory 
219 29th Division Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The third vacancy will work between the two following locations:

Fifth Regiment Armory 
219 29th Division Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
 
AND

Maryland National Guard Freestate ChalleNGe Academy   
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) - Edgewood Area Building E4230 Beal Road 
Gunpowder, Maryland 21010

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist with the preparation of general funded programs and federal reimbursable budgets, monitor program spending, resolve discrepancies, host monthly program reporting meetings, and evaluate budget modification proposals. This position will have the ability to make program budget recommendations to the Senior Budget Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

The Maryland Military Department is seeking to select 3 candidates to fill our Budget Specialist I vacancies. Two (2) out the three (3) vacancies will report full time to the Fifth Regiment Armory. The third (3rd ) vacancy will have dual worksite reporting. The Fifth Regiment Armory will be the main work location, but they will report to the Freestate ChalleNGe academy to fulfill agency needs as well.

POSITION DUTIES

Position duties include but are not limited to: 
* Monitor general fund programs using FMIS and expenditure tracker.
* Host monthly meetings with program managers to provide budget, expenditures, and projection updates.           
* Monitor the requisitions email account to ensure timely approvals.
* Track purchase orders and encumbrances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Five 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 one year of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours of graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration for the 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

* Comprehensive knowledge of FMIS, RSTARS, ADPICS, BARS, or similar financial and budgetary systems
* Experience with the State of Maryland Budgetary Process. 
* Experience creating monthly budget reports for review.
* Experience hosting monthly meetings with program managers to provide budget, expenditures, and projection updates.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

This position requires the ability to obtain a federal Common Access Card (CAC) and requires a criminal background check.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points on their driving record.   

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland.  Being able to access these facilities is a condition of employment for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider any information submitted after this date.

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

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification.
A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 
29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov; Fax: 667-239-3559

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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