AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future recruitments for  the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

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7931 Brockbridge Road

Jessup, MD 20794

Plans and coordinates the Fiscal and Property Services with an annual operating budget of over $350 million. Provides direct and indirect supervision for budgeting activities as well as property management. Oversees financial reporting and analysis utilizing State accounting systems, laws, rules and regulations.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assists CFO in organizing, supervising and controlling budgets for facilities.  Drafts justification for budget submissions.  Reviews facility budget submissions to determine adherence to established budgetary guidelines and procedures.  Analyzes budgetary priorities and constraints and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Analyzes budget on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary appropriations.  Verifies and identifies discrepancies and develops strategies to resolve.
• Monitors expenditures.  Reviews, approves and analyzes periodic and special reports to meet funding source requirements.  Completes monthly expenditure and budget projections.  Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of invoices for facilities.  Implements the Division's cost reduction strategies, particularly related to the ordering, storing and dispensing of commodities and equipment.
• Audit Compliance: Responsible for assuring legislative audit compliance in all fiscal areas.  Assists with audit compliance issues.
• Coordinates, manages and prepares the annual fiscal year end close out in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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

Experience:  Five 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.

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

Experience coordinating, managing and/or preparing annual fiscal year end close in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Experience with legislative audit compliance.   

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 examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate 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 the above closing date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

To submit your qualifying documents, the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: K. Metzger

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3060.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.