Fiscal Administrative Officer - Water Infrastructure Investments

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This position ensures compliance with all federal, state and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning fiscal activities, contracts administration, procurement, and budgets. Analyzes and evaluates all fiscal functions and activities, develops new systems and procedures as deemed appropriate. primary functions revolve around the management of Environmental Finance grants and budgets.  Oversight and direction provided by Chief of Administration, Senior Fiscal Management Analyst and Fiscal Administrative Officer. Combined portfolio for the program anticipated grant funding for the next 5 years is $352 million dollars. Triage fiscal related issues and concerns given by subordinate staff, make recommendations and provide solutions to potential issues/concerns and elevate as necessary to leadership. Assists in effective implementation of fiscal statewide systems, such as FSF, and loan management software to ensure compliance with State goals and priorities. May represents the department on various statewide committees and with meetings/negotiations with contractors, vendors, and members of the public.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Analyzes, reconciles and consolidates vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements.
   
• Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary recommendations.
   
• Reviews financial transactions and codes for conformance to standard procedures and accounts.
   
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for state, special, private or federal funded programs for use in financial, budget and personnel planning. 
   
• Develops cost projections based on past records and anticipated activities and makes fiscally sound recommendations.
   
• Applies standardized accounting principles and practices.
   
• Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal Administrative Officer
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Three years experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
3. Three years experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
4. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
6. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.