ADMINISTRATOR II

This recruitment is limited to current employees working for the Department of Human Services (DHS) only.

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Department of Human Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Finance Unit
1910 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21213

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of budget development and preparation monitoring of expenditures, budget projections and control, analysis of spending on the programs of the Department of Human Services (DHS)/Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) in conjunction with both budgeted and non-allocated programs; is responsible for the certification of available funding for requested expenditures; provides general supervision to BCDSS budget specialists in the performance of their duties and responsibilities; and provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Provides daily supervision, direction and leadership to BCDSS budget specialists.

Supervises the development of the budgets of the various programs of BCDSS.

Reviews, approves and forwards the budget analysis and recommendations.

Processes requests for expenditures, answers budget inquiries, suggests new pathways of efficiencies to improve the quality and quantity of service provided to BCDSS stakeholders.

Works cooperatively with caseworkers, caseworkers supervisors, other program managers, agency budget specialists and other finance staff to ensure the expeditious and accurate processing of checks to fulfill the numerous requests for payment made via MD CHESSIE Service Log.

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

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

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. Two years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.

2. Two years of experience using FMIS.

3. Two years of experience using MD CHESSIE system.

4. Two years of experience using EXCEL.

This recruitment is limited to current employees working for the Department of Human Services (DHS) only.

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 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 one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.  

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 be provided prior to hire.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services  

Examination Services Unit

Attention: Leslie Wigfield

311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 134

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; leslie.wigfield@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7316, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The 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.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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