DEPUTY CHIEF Financial Officer ((Administrator III Supervisor

GRADE

18

MDH Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, Annapolis, MD

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) to assist with fiscal, budgetary, and grant‑monitoring responsibilities. Created by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005 to expand health service access in underserved communities, the CHRC’s duties have grown significantly due to recent legislation. The agency currently manages a portfolio of more than 160 open grants totaling $165 million.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the DCFO is a senior‑level position with mission‑critical responsibilities, including the management of two contractual employees. The DCFO facilitates training and provides guidance to fiscal staff while overseeing administrative grant‑monitoring operations. The successful candidate must demonstrate high‑level management of a state budget exceeding $100 million per year and the ability to work independently with minimal day‑to‑day oversight.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes:
  • 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
  • 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
  • 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
  • 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Budgetary and/or fiscal professional experience, with at least three years at a supervisory or management level.
• Grant management or non‑profit experience.
• Expert level Excel skills; deep understanding of fiscal stewardship; background in grant management; and experience in change management.
• Proficiency in R
  * STARS and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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