FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III

State Salary Grade 20

Salary Range: $56,743 - $82,901

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a professional position serving as Deputy Budget Chief, responsible for supervising the preparation, presentation, and administration of the Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) operating budget.

Provides supervision and technical assistance to budget staff in the development, preparation, submission, execution, and monitoring of a multi-billion dollar public fund operating budget; administers financial resources for multiple (40+) education programs; oversees the analysis and reconciliation of the status of the Department’s appropriation and the preparation of budget realignments and  budget amendments; prepares complex monthly analytical ad-hoc reports and briefing documents for the State Board of Education State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Schools, and various task forces and commissions; develops, implements, and monitors the Department’s indirect cost proposal; performs administrative functions of the State Aid to Education program; develops responses to questions posed by the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Legislative Services.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area.  Possession of a CPA Certificate is preferred.  

EXPERIENCE: Four years of professional experience in the preparation and execution of budgets. Two years of the required experience must have been in direct supervision of other professional employees.  Experience with State statute desired.  

NOTES: 

1. Applicants may substitute possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics for one year of the required experience. 
2. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting or auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge of budget, finance allocation, and reconciliation procedures; knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS); skill in the interpretation of State and Federal statutes and regulations; skill in using spreadsheets, financial management information systems and database management systems; skill in managing and coordinating multiple tasks and complex reporting assignments; ability to supervise staff, monitor performance, and implement improvements; ability to effectively lead and work as a team member; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to exercise sound judgment in researching issues, answering inquiries, and resolving problems; ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by March 3, 2017 – Open Until Filled

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  - Fiscal Services Administrator III – Deputy Budget Chief #039431, (JobAps #17-004530-0001). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.   I

f you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.