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AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #15-000987-0002

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Prevention and Health Promotion Administration

Center for Budget and Finance

201 W. Preston Street Room 306

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Agency Budget Specialist II is the full performance level of work preparing, presenting and executing agency budgets. The main purpose of this position is the preparation and management of the annual operating budget and quarterly budget projections for federal, general, special, and reimbursable funds for assigned programs within the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA). This position will also be responsible for preparing fund certifications, assisting with procurement, tracking grant and contract awards and expenditures, and satisfying federal award reporting requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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

NOTE:

1.  Candidates may substitute graduate education in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 semester hours for one year of required experience.

 2.  Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year for year basis for the required education.

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 to year basis for the required education and experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant must be proficient in utilizing accounting principles, have excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software skills, have experience in monitoring multiple budgets and expenditures, and be able to conduct detailed analysis while performing in a fast-paced setting demonstrating the ability to multi-task.  The incumbent must demonstrate good organizational, written and oral skills, and have the ability to learn and retain information quickly.  Some working knowledge of federal awards and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) financial system would be helpful.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. 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. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

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, and encourage them to apply.

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




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