FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN I

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! 

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. 

Somerset County 

30420 Revells Neck Road  

Westover, Maryland 21890 

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. 

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. 

Experience: Three years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions. 

Notes: 

1. Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education. 

2. Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience 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. 

One year of professional experience utilizing one or more of the automated systems listed: system for processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking receipts and disbursements, supply inventory, or fixed asset inventory. 

Two years of professional experience with creating and using spreadsheets. 

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 

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.