Fiscal Technician (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware County Department of Human Services is seeking a Fiscal Technician to support eligibility, reimbursement and financial tracking for children and families. This Civil Service permanent, full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and a strong benefits package.

You will maintain records, review eligibility, coordinate with state and county partners, and ensure compliance with Title IV-E requirements.

Qualifications

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant, or
• Three years maintaining fiscal or financial records with accounting exposure, plus high school graduation, or
• One year maintaining fiscal records with an associate degree in accounting or business administration, or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Eligibility Reviews: determine initial and ongoing Title IV-E eligibility for children in agency custody.
• Funding Support: maximize reimbursement from federal, state, and other sources by reviewing eligibility information.
• Database Management: maintain databases, review reports, and verify client eligibility data.
• Document Review: examine court orders to confirm Title IV-E compliance.
• Financial Tracking: track DRO and Social Security payments, emergency vouchers and other fiscal activities.
• Program Coordination: communicate with agency staff, state partners, county personnel, and program offices.

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business administration

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$43,017.00 - $51,620.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61217-L0380

Job Code

L0380

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212723

Bureau / Division

Delaware County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

4990 State Road
Suite 101
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
19026

Contact Name

Nicole Jones

Contact Phone

610.324.1851

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career working with fiscal budgeting, invoices and tracking of expenses? If you are, this is the position for you. Delaware County Department of Human Services has an immediate opening for Fiscal Technician's. Our teamwork approach to working with various County and State departments is top notch. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. Start your career off on the right foot.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Technician with Delaware County Human Services, you will help manage eligibility, reimbursement, and financial support activities that assist children and families involved with agency programs. This position ensures accurate records, supports compliance requirements, and coordinates information needed for funding and reporting activities. As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Eligibility Reviews: Determine initial and ongoing Title IV-E eligibility for children in agency custody and evaluate active, closed, or transferred cases
• Funding Support: Ensure maximum reimbursement from federal, state, and other funding sources by reviewing eligibility information and related records
• Database Management: Maintain databases, review reports for accuracy, and verify client eligibility information used for program tracking
• Document Review: Examine court orders and other legal documents to confirm compliance with Title IV-E requirements and regulations
• Financial Tracking: Track and report DRO and Social Security payments, emergency vouchers, and other fiscal activities
• Program Coordination: Communicate with agency staff, state partners, county personnel, and program offices to gather information and support fiscal operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant; or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.