AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I

GRADE

14\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Worcester County Health Department\r\n6040 Public Landing Road\r\nSnow Hill, MD 21863\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to prepare, present and manage budgets for the Worcester County Health Department. This position will also apply analytical and mathematical skills to support the agency's fiscal and accounting functions.\r\n\r\n\r\nResponsibilities include:\r\n\r\n\r\n Assisting with the development & administration of grant-funded budgets;\r\n Monitoring & approving expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary priorities and constraints;\r\n Analyzing financial data and preparing projections, forecasts, and recommendations;\r\n Compiling and submitting required financial reports to management and external agencies;\r\n Budget planning and expenditure tracking support to program managers and department staff;\r\n Maintaining financial records in accordance with agency policies and record retention requirements;\r\n Participating in year-end closing activities; and\r\n Assisting with audits by providing supporting financial documents as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position may be required to work some occasional evenings and/or weekend hours. The selected applicant must be willing and able to travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�Five years of experience�in budget preparation, presentation and execution. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience�in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute 30 credit�hours of graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration for the required experience. \r\n3. 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-for-year basis for the required�experience.�\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel\r\n Experience working with the Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or other accounting software\r\n Experience with federal and state grants\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n