Budget Specialist

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Agency Budget Specialist II position withinthe Office of Administration. As a member of the team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical anddental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, andeven joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Resumes are acceptable as additional information, however the application will be rejected unless it is not completed.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position performs budget instructions to assigned units to provide baseline information and guidelines for unit budget submissions. Prepare draft budgets for efficient preparation, presentation, and execution of agency budgets and fiscal functions. Assist the Chief of Budget in maintaining, evaluating, and reconciling fiscal policies and within the agency.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:  Prepares and distributes instructions to assigned units to provide baseline information and guidelines for unit budget submissions. Reviews Paid Leave program budget submissions to determine adherence to established budgetary guidelines and procedures.  Prepares testimony and provides background information to respond to inquiries from agency executive management. Monitors and approves expenditures by analyzing budgetary priorities and constraints.  

Prepares object transfers, budget amendments and supplemental requests to reconcile appropriations with actual and estimated expenditures. Prepares budgetary data that is included in monthly and quarterly statements of fund expenditures. Analyzes past and present budgetary data to identify trends and to project budgetary needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Seven 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 and three 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Experience using Microsoft Excel Experience working with the State budget FMIS (Financial Management Information System) experience BARS (Budget Analysis Reporting System) experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment over payment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
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. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.  or World Education Services Inc. or .

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your…