AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health's Cecil County Health Department in Elkton seeks a seasoned budget professional to prepare and monitor budgets across county, state, and other funding sources, ensuring adequate funding for staff and operations and reporting fiscal activity to division and department leadership.

You will review expenses, coordinate with program administration, and support strategic financial decisions, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.
• Substitution: Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.
• Substitution: 30 graduate credit hours in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration for the required experience.
• Substitution: military service as a Budget Officer or Financial Management specialist in the Budgeting field for the required experience.

Skills

Budget preparation

Budget presentation

Budget execution

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science or public administration

30 credit hours of graduate education in relevant fields

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

GRADE

STD0014

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to prepare and monitor the budgets for County, State, and other sources of funding in partnership with program administration. This position is responsible for reviewing expenses for the Health Department to ensure that staff and other expenses are fully funded. This position reports fiscal activities at the division and Department level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 and one year of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours of graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration for the 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

• Experience preparing annual budgets and budget projections.
• Experience working independently or in teams as needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Word and Excel and other computer programs.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Additional Information

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