State of Maryland
AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
IntroductionGRADE:
14LOCATION OF POSITION:
MDH Talbot County Health Department100 S. Hanson StreetEaston, MD 21601Main Purpose of Job:
The main purpose of the Agency Budget Specialist I position is the preparing, presenting, and executing agency budgets, grant budgets, budget modifications, budget supplements, and year-end reconciliations for assigned categorical grants, in accordance with MDH guidelines, as directed by the Administrator. This position prepares and monitors budgets by compiling data and estimating costs and revenue based on evaluations of current and prior fiscal year expenses and revenue. This position prepares expenditure and revenue projections for senior management to be used for department and agency planning. This position is designated emergency essential. This position supports the mission of Talbot County Health Department, which is to promote and improve the health and safety of Talbot County residents, through support of programs that provide assessment, educational activities, and care coordination.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience: Five years of experience in budget preparation, presentation, and execution.Notes:1. 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.2. 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.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-for-year basis for the required experience.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:The desired candidate should possess the following:- Experience with State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS)- Experience with preparing journal entries- Experience with budget preparation and monitoring- Experience working with state and federal grants- Experience working independently or in teams- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, QuickBooks- Ability to work with tight deadlines and be detail-oriented- Governmental accounting experience (State, Federal, County)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 the interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates 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.BENEFITS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER 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. If 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. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If 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. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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14LOCATION OF POSITION:
MDH Talbot County Health Department100 S. Hanson StreetEaston, MD 21601Main Purpose of Job:
The main purpose of the Agency Budget Specialist I position is the preparing, presenting, and executing agency budgets, grant budgets, budget modifications, budget supplements, and year-end reconciliations for assigned categorical grants, in accordance with MDH guidelines, as directed by the Administrator. This position prepares and monitors budgets by compiling data and estimating costs and revenue based on evaluations of current and prior fiscal year expenses and revenue. This position prepares expenditure and revenue projections for senior management to be used for department and agency planning. This position is designated emergency essential. This position supports the mission of Talbot County Health Department, which is to promote and improve the health and safety of Talbot County residents, through support of programs that provide assessment, educational activities, and care coordination.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience: Five years of experience in budget preparation, presentation, and execution.Notes:1. 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.2. 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.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-for-year basis for the required experience.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:The desired candidate should possess the following:- Experience with State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS)- Experience with preparing journal entries- Experience with budget preparation and monitoring- Experience working with state and federal grants- Experience working independently or in teams- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, QuickBooks- Ability to work with tight deadlines and be detail-oriented- Governmental accounting experience (State, Federal, County)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 the interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates 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.BENEFITS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER 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. If 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. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If 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. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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