Executive II - Central Office

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Uniforms provided

Credit union

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a skilled fiscal administrator to lead complex support functions and oversee procurement, budgeting, and accounting processes. This role emphasizes compliance, staff supervision, and collaboration with state officials to ensure responsible financial management.

Beyond daily duties, the position offers growth opportunities within a respected state agency with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• One or more years of executive-level or fiscal administration experience within public sector settings.
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, and/or accounting relevant to state government.
• Credit hours in accounting or public/business administration may substitute for up to four years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs a variety of complex support service functions such as personnel; expenditure control; maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds; requisitioning/storage/issuance/local procurement of supplies and equipment/accounting/approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses
• Monitors compliance; reconciles balances for accounts upon receipt of the appropriate authorization from the accounting office/supervises staff responsible for maintaining records
• Gathers/compiles projected expenditure information and monitors expenditures; assists in preparing facility or agency budget; prepares/assists in the preparation of reports and development of grant requests/contracts; monitors expenditures for compliance with fiscal requirements
• Approves service contract documents and statewide accounting system encumbrances; approves and ensures processing of procurement and service contract invoices
• Researches/develops/prepares scope of work, bid documents, amendments; determines vendor selection for procurement of supplies/equipment/services
• Directs/approves processing of orders/expense accounts/out-of-state travel/requests/invoices/receivers/payment vouchers/purchase requests; monitors for compliance with rules/procedures/regulations/fiscal requirements; assists in development of budget plan and prepares journal vouchers
• Assists in development of budget plan
• Selects, trains, and supervises staff; responds to inquiries from state officials/customers/vendors/general public
• Exercises independent judgement and initiative under general supervision; work is reviewed for conformance to established policies and procedures; preforms other related work as assigned

Skills

Fiscal administration

Budgeting

Procurement

Accounting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits! Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Directs a variety of complex support service functions such as personnel; expenditure control; maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds; requisitioning/storage/issuance/local procurement of supplies and equipment/accounting/approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses
• Monitors compliance; reconciles balances for accounts upon receipt of the appropriate authorization from the accounting office/supervises staff responsible for maintaining records
• Gathers/compiles projected expenditure information and monitors expenditures; assists in preparing facility or agency budget; prepares/assists in the preparation of reports and development of grant requests/contracts; monitors expenditures for compliance with fiscal requirements
• Approves service contract documents and statewide accounting system encumbrances; approves and ensures processing of procurement and service contract invoices
• Researches/develops/prepares scope of work, bid documents, amendments; determines vendor selection for procurement of supplies/equipment/services
• Directs/approves processing of orders/expense accounts/out-of-state travel/requests/invoices/receivers/payment vouchers/purchase requests; monitors for compliance with rules/procedures/regulations/fiscal requirements; assists in development of budget plan and prepares journal vouchers
• Assists in development of budget plan
• Selects, trains, and supervises staff; responds to inquiries from state officials/customers/vendors/general public
• Exercises independent judgement and initiative under general supervision; work is reviewed for conformance to established policies and procedures; preforms other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

One or more years of experience as an Executive I, Senior Accounts Assistant, or Stores/Warehouse Supervisor with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR Five or more years of professional or technical experience in the administration of fiscal or budgetary controls, procurement, accounting or bookkeeping, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities. (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in accounting, or public/business administration, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of one year of experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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