AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II

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Freestate ChalleNGe Academy

Building E4230

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21040

This position plans, organizes, issues, purchases all supplies, and performs administrative and logistical functions for the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy including personnel and payroll functions. Purchase goods and/or services in accordance with Title 21-COMAR, including technical items from non-local sources of supply, requests for local manufacturing of items and non-routine services; expediting back ordered goods/services; posting of FMIS/ASM files to maintain information system accuracy in support of the varied programs, missions, and goals of the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy.

• Screens requests for procurement of supplies and services to determine the type of procurement action required.
• Contacts customers to clarify requirements or to offer/suggest substitutions.
• Prepares and reviews accuracy for all final requisitions and purchase documents for all goods and/or services.
• Creates, prepares, and prints purchase orders, requisitions, requests for quotation and documents.
• Maintains all supply records and preparations of various reports.
• Maintains a perpetual inventory of all supplies and equipment.
• Supervises the operation of all academy storerooms and/or warehouses where the food, clothing and other supplies and equipment are received and issued.
• Creates and processes yearly projections.
• Processes and completes monthly vouchers for federal reimbursement in a timely manner.
• Supports HR functions, including scheduling interviews, conducting interview boards, process all paperwork associated with hiring and personnel actions as needed.
• Supports payroll functions, as timekeeper and resolves any pay issues at hand.
• Responsible for all key control for Freestate ChalleNGe Academy.

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

Experience:  Three years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate education in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 semester hours for one year of required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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 education and experience.

Experience with verifying invoices and processing payment.

Experience with monitoring and reporting on budget expenditures and balances.

Experience with processing credit card purchases and payments.

Experience with audit practices.

Experience with Fiscal Year closeout.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with budget preparation and request.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.  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 place on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

This examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit will be required prior to hire. 

 

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. The paper application must be received by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to: 

 

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office

Fifth Regiment Armory, Room B10

Baltimore, MD 21201-2288 

    

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Angela Stokes at angela.stokes1@maryland.gov Fax: 410-234-3830.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.