AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

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MDH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration

The main purpose of this position is to oversee all budgetary, accounting and other fiscal matters of assigned programs housed within the Administration, which has an annual budget of approximately $106 million consisting of General, Federal and Special Funds. This position will be responsible for developing recommendations for budget/expenditure plans and providing in-depth analysis of spending affordability, provides oversight of assigned federal grants (block grants, categorical grants and contracts) and Special Fund revenue sources, and assures compliance with federal expenditure reporting requirements (quarterly/annual reporting). This position will provide supervision and training to subordinate fiscal staff to ensure consistency in fiscal management within PHPA. This position will share responsibility as a coordinator of all FMIS tracking activities and for developing and maintaining PHPA’s internal financial tracking systems and ensuring the accurate completion of federal fiscal reports in assigned program areas. This position will also ensure adherence to State and Federal regulations and all special conditions associated with the various fund sources of assigned program areas.

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and five 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.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

1. Experience and proficiency in utilizing accounting principles.

2. Experience/knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.

3. Experience in monitoring multiple budgets/expenditures and conducting detailed analysis while multitasking.

4. Experience in tracking and projecting expenditures.

5. Experience/knowledge of federal awards and the Maryland Department of Health financial system.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 that 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 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.