AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Baltimore City:

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

This position assists in the planning and coordination of Fiscal and Property Services, with an annual budget of over $350 million. It provides guidance for budgeting activities as well as property management, assists in overseeing financial reporting and analysis, utilizing State accounting systems, laws, rules and regulations.

• Assists Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in organizing, supervising and controlling budgets for Deputy Secretary of Operations 4 (Security Operations), 5 (Central Home Detention Unit) and Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards. Drafts justification and reviews budget submissions to determine adherence to established budgetary guidelines and procedures. Analyzes budgetary priorities and constraints and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Monitors expenditures of the above units. Reviews, approves and analyzes periodic and special reports to meet funding source requirements. Completes monthly expenditure and budget projections. Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of invoices. Implements the Division’s cost reduction strategies, particularly related to the ordering, storing and dispensing of commodities and equipment.
• Audit Compliance: Responsible for assuring legislative audit compliance in all fiscal areas. Assists with audit compliance issues.
• Analyzes budget on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary appropriations. Verifies and identifies discrepancies and develops strategies to resolve.
• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of subordinate employees, if any.

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and five years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Three years of professional experience supervising subordinate staff in a financial services setting.

2. Two years of professional experience in preparing annual budget requests, year-end closing documents, and monthly budget projections using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or similar financial management system to process accounting data.

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.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

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, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to Lena.Murray@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Lena.Murray@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Lena Murray

Lena.Murray@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.
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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.