ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

Anne Arundel County

7931 Brockbridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794

To manage the Inmates Accounts Unit, which requires the recording, controlling and safeguarding of the receipts and disbursements of inmate funds. This position plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of Fiscal Accounts Technicians, Fiscal Accounts Tech. Supervisors and related support staff in the unit.

•           Receives and records monies online, via MD Offender Banking System (MOBS), and from other agencies. Ensures proper and accurate documentation to follow-up these transactions.

•           Reviews Division of Corrections Directives (DCDs), DPSCS Financial Operations Manual (FOM) Updates, and updates to the MOBS manual to determine the impact on the unit. Implements procedures within the unit to assure compliance.

•           Prepares receipts and journal entries for general and welfare accounts ensuring they are charged to the correct PCA’s and OBJT’s.

•           Approves and posts journal entries to FMIS (RSTARS), posts inmate wages to MOBS, and ensures the accuracy of inmates’ account balances.

•           Supervises all accounting functions and activities for the Inmate Accounts Unit, which must comply with the State and Federal regulations, and other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

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

1. Two Years of professional experience reconciling accounting systems to a fiscal control system.

2. Two years of professional experience using Excel functions or formulas in spreadsheets.

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.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

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.

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Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Terrayl Goode

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.