AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II

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DHR/ BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT DIIVISION

311 WEST SARATOGA STREET

BALTIMORE, MD 21201-3500

This position provides staff support and assistance as a proficient Budget Analyst for the central and local budgets of the Child Support Enforcement Administration (CSEA), and Family Investment Administration's Work Opportunities within the Department of Human Resources (DHR). The incumbent in this position ensures funds for the provision of services that are obtained and managed in a manner consistent with all State and Federal guidelines and overall Department goals. POSITION DUTIES:  Ensures funds for services and prepares budget request in accordance with the established guidelines and any other information that becomes available subsequent to the insurance of the guidelines; assists central CSEA and FIA's Work Opportunities Program in each Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) with the preparation of an annual budget request (CBS Adjustments, Above the CSB and maintenance budget) in accordance with budget instructions and established time frames; provides assistance and direction in the technical operation, retrieval and the preparation of data files, prints copies of the numerical request and corresponding budget justification; prepares fiscal estimates and impact statements in response to legislative bills and proposed legislation, in concert with administration staff, within the established time frame; prepares quantitative portions of budget requests, including experience based items, formula driven costs, caseload driven costs, and inflation adjustments for same; reviews year-end encumbrance submissions and proof data entries; presents justification budgets during Departmental and the Department of Budget and Management budget negotiations; assists in the preparation of all budgetary data for negotiations and presentations; assists in the preparation of any required budget and spending plan amendments as well as monthly balance sheets based on actual expenditures and trends and completes any budgetary assignments related CSEA and FIA programs.

Ensures funds for services and prepares budget request in accordance with the established guidelines and any other information that becomes available subsequent to the insurance of the guidelines; assists central CSEA and FIA's Work Opportunities Program in each Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) with the preparation of an annual budget request (CBS Adjustments, Above the CSB and maintenance budget) in accordance with budget instructions and established time frames; provides assistance and direction in the technical operation, retrieval and the preparation of data files, prints copies of the numerical request and corresponding budget justification; prepares fiscal estimates and impact statements in response to legislative bills and proposed legislation, in concert with administration staff, within the established time frame; prepares quantitative portions of budget requests, including experience based items, formula driven costs, caseload driven costs, and inflation adjustments for same; reviews year-end encumbrance submissions and proof data entries; presents justification budgets during Departmental and the Department of Budget and Management budget negotiations; assists in the preparation of all budgetary data for negotiations and presentations; assists in the preparation of any required budget and spending plan amendments as well as monthly balance sheets based on actual expenditures and trends and completes any budgetary assignments related CSEA and FIA programs.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL COMPUTER SOFTWARE USED IN YOUR POSITION DUTIES.

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

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

Notes:

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.

YOU MUST MEET BOTH THE MINIMUM AND SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.

One year of experience developing, executing, and monitoring agency budgets and/or funds consistent with all State and Federal guidelines and department goals.

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 employment (eligible) 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.   

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. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.  

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit

Attention:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to:  410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov; Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. T

he paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants 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.