AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH CALVERT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.\r\n

GRADE

STD0014\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Calvert County Health Department\r\n975 Solomons Island Road N�\r\nPrince Frederick, MD 20678\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to perform full-performance budget work for the Calvert County Health Department, with primary responsibility for centralized budget and grant fiscal support for the Behavioral Health Services Division. The position prepares, monitors, reconciles, analyzes, forecasts, and reports on operating, grant, and special-fund budgets; prepares budget revisions, reimbursement packages, match and time-and-effort tracking, and fiscal closeouts; and advises the Finance Director and Behavioral Health leadership regarding variances, emerging risks, and recommended corrective actions.\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\r\n\r\n Experience supporting state or federal grants, including fiscal reporting, reimbursement requests, budget modifications, match tracking, time-and-effort documentation, or grant closeout.�\r\n Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software, including creating and maintaining fiscal tracking tools and analyzing financial information.�\r\n Experience reviewing expenditures, invoices, or supporting documentation for appropriate coding, funding availability, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.�\r\n Experience working in governmental, public health, healthcare, or behavioral health fiscal operations.�\r\n Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, maintain detailed and accurate records, and collaborate effectively with fiscal and program staff.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH CALVERT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.\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