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FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #26-004530-0001

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The Fiscal Services Administrator has responsibilities for the smooth functioning of accounting activities of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and is a part of the Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) program. These functions include budget preparation, reporting, monitoring, accounting of agency federal funds. This position helps to ensure the DNR units’ compliance with budgetary and accounting policies and procedures as established by the Department of Budget and Management, the State Treasurer’s Office, and the Comptroller of Maryland. This position takes direction from and works closely with the Director and Deputy Director of FAS, and Associate Director of Grants Management to establish and manage efficient procedures and prepare, analyze, monitor, and report budgetary and fiscal information. Incumbent serves as the POC for agency federal partners and serves as the subject matter expert with Grants Management. This position also serves as the federal aid coordinator to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance.

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as a Fiscal Services Administrator in FAS, for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Varied and interesting financial and budgetary duties include supervision of federal grants staff and various other accounting staff. The Fiscal Services Administrator has responsibilities for the smooth functioning of accounting activities of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including hands-on work as well as training and supervision of the work of others. This position helps to ensure DNR Units’ compliance with budgetary and accounting policies and procedures as established by the Department of Budget and Management, the State Treasurer’s Office, and the Comptroller of Maryland. This position requires strong organizational, administrative, communication, and supervisory skills in the financial and budgetary operations of a state organization and an in-depth knowledge of governmental fund accounting and related policies and procedures. A high level of proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing is also required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of experience in governmental or nonprofit accounting with progressively increasing responsibilities resulting in acquired knowledge in the areas of financial, budgetary, and federal grants management to include year-end close-out, annual budget preparation and tracking, management reporting, and the ability to coordinate, clearly explain requirements, and offer assistance to fiscal staff. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education in Accounting or a related field at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for up to one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work for up to one year of the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Comprehensive knowledge of FMIS, RSTARS, ADPICS, BARS, or similar financial and budgetary systems.
  • Experience with the State of Maryland Budgetary Process.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov. 

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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