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Manager, Division of Budget Management

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #25-004530-0002

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Introduction



 
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
 
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind. 

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


 

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services 
Budget and Finance
25 S. Charles St., 
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

A Budget Manager acts in conjunction with Budget Director and Deputy Director in all matters in the planning, development, preparation, administration and implementation of Budget policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services in accordance with both Federal and State laws, rules, policies and procedures. The Manager of all Budget preparation, negotiation and execution for: the Social Services Administration (SSA), including Child Welfare, Foster Care and Adoption, and Adult Services programs in support of the Department’s mission to ensure budgetary and fiscal responsibility.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Plans and directs all day-to-day budgetary, expenditure monitoring work, and budgetary management to the administration to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to the Department’s Budget and Expenditure Monitoring.
  • Provides oversight of the writing, developing and the implementation of departmental budget policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing departmental budget policies and procedures for the purpose of monitoring expenditures and budget preparation and submissions.
  • Plans, develops and prepares the Department’s year-end closing budget amendments and implements expenditure monitoring procedures and policy throughout the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science, public policy, or public administration.

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science, public policy, or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One year of experience with the Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
  • One year of experience with the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS).
  • One year of experience working in a federal, state, or municipal government accounting unit and system.
  • One year of supervisory experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

BENEFITS

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 thirteen (13) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
  • Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn: Mario West, 25 S. Charles Street 1115-J, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to mario.west2@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. 

If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-6081.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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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