FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR II

The Office of the Secretary/Internal Audit is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Services Administrator II. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

Open to permanent and contractual Maryland State Government employees only. 

Maryland Department of the Environment

Office of the Secretary/Internal Audit

1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD  21230

The Fiscal Services Administrator II serve as the Director of Internal Audit Services within the Office of the Secretary providing overall direction and oversight to the agency’s internal audit operations.  The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supervising audit services staff, as well as, managing a full range of audits including elements for financial, compliance, economy and efficiency, program results and attestation engagements.  Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, directing and coordinating planned internal and external audits; preparing written communication necessary to audit work; presenting oral communication necessary to audit work; and engaging in analytical and critical decision making necessary to conduct audits.  This position will be assigned special projects and investigations on behalf of the agency Secretary.  In addition, the incumbent in this position will serve as the liaison with external auditors, Office of Legislative Auditors, and Federal Auditors. 

The incumbent in this position may perform duties in other areas of that state.  Employees that drive a state vehicle must maintain a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland with no more than 5 points on their driver’s license.  

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. 

The following duties are examples of assignments performed by the incumbent in this classification.  It is not a total comprehensive list of duties, nor is it restrictive regarding job assignments:

• Establishes, implements and enforces auditing standards, programs and procedures; 
•  Designs, implements and evaluates the financial auditing activities in accordance with pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
•  Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of internal auditors;
•  Conducts conferences with auditee as needed to discuss or resolve complex audit findings;
•  Directs special audits and investigations as required.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree with 30 credits in accounting that qualifies the candidate to sit for the CPA examination.

Experience:  Six years of professional experience in managing and administering multiple audits; supervising internal auditing work for a full range of multiple audits including elements for financial, compliance, economy and efficiency, program results and engagements.  Three or more years of this experience must have been in a supervisory/management capacity.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Willingness to represent the Office of the Secretary/Internal Audit Services at public events;
• Ability to analyze situations, programs and problems, and recommend creative solutions;
• Be a Certified Internal Auditor and/or a Certified Public Accountant.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  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 and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  

Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to: Tammy Lewis, Manager, Recruitment and Examination Division

Office of Human Resources

MDE Reference Number: 20-004529-0003

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

410-537-3130/ EMAIL tammy.lewis@maryland.gov

FAX: 410-537-3966

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

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.

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