Budget Control Development Specialist

Overview

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE. The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce. Supporting farming, ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals, issuing agriculture and environmental licenses, inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.

Budget Specialist

Job Location:

Address:
Office of Environmental Services, 1110 W. Washington Street, #450, Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:
Salary: $41,600.00 - $45,760.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date:
March 27, 2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is recruiting for a reliable self-starter to join our team as a Budget Control Development Specialist 1 for the Environmental & Consumer Protection Division. The duty post for this position is located in our Phoenix office located at 1110 W. Washington Street, #450, Phoenix AZ 85007.

The Budget Control Development Specialist 1 position provides comprehensive and strategic support to the Administrative Services Manager of the Environmental and Consumer Protection Division. The position will be central to the seamless delivery of essential administrative services, overseeing critical functions that include strategic budgeting, meticulous financial accounting, efficient procurement processes and robust personnel management. This position involves close collaboration with both the Administrative Services Manager and Budget Control Development Specialist II to systematically track, analyze, and interpret financial information, generate pertinent statistical data, and prepare comprehensive reports.

• Place and manage supply orders for the Office of Environmental Services, Office of Pest Management and Office of Weights and Measures through the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP); verify vendor quotes, track deliveries, reconcile invoices, and ensure adherence to state procurement regulations and departmental budgets. Receive, inspect goods and close the order in the system.
• Responsible for the precise data entry of all expenditures, travel claims and revenues across thirteen diverse accounts funded by the state general funds, EPA grants, and both appropriated and non-appropriated accounts. All financial transactions are diligently entered into the agency's official budget tracking system, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Responsible for the thorough reconciliation of purchase orders with corresponding procurement receipts to uphold financial accuracy. Investigate and resolve vendor or billing discrepancies as needed.
• Assist / Collaborate with the Budget Control Specialist 2 in preparing / balancing the monthly reconciliation worksheet of expenditures and revenues in the Budget tracking system, AZ360 and the General Ledger; also balances with the Assistant Budget Director financial reports. Maintain an account mapping (AZ360 / GL accounts / Budget Tracking System).
• Assist the division with additional operational support activities; customer response, database input, and outreach coordination. Drive a state vehicle and perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• An excellent grasp of governmental financial / accounting principles
• Financial planning, policies, procurement rules, contract budget implications
• Spreadsheet modeling / Advanced experience with using Excel formulas
• Organizational mission, programs and how they drive budget decisions
• Google environment / workspace

Skills in:

• Quantitative/analytical
• Financial reporting
• Attention to detail
• Data entry skills
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time management

Ability to:

• Ability to preserve confidentiality and act with integrity on sensitive financial matters
• Ability to use independent judgment, initiative and discretion in making decisions involving budget, procurement and staff direction in absence of Administrative Services Manager
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in unison and to change priorities at a moment's notice
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment
• Ability to anticipate, decide and resolve potential problems
• Ability to develop performance and productivity standards for the unit
• Ability to work in a team environment

• 1 year budget development, implementation, and management experience.
• 1 year office management experience.
• Working knowledge of State of Arizona budgetary and procurement systems.

Valid Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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