AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST I - CONTRACTUAL

Baltimore, MD, United States

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and\rpreserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the\renvironmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to\rprotect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all\rMarylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and\recosystems in Maryland.\r\rIf you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the\renvironment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s\rworkforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to\rtelework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –\rMDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,\rpaid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental\rretirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers\rfree parking, a food court, and a gym.\r

GRADE

14\r\r\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment\rWater&Science Administration\rOperational Services and Administration Program\r1800 Washington Blvd.\rBaltimore, MD 21230\r

Main Purpose of Job

The Agency Budget Specialist I will\rprovidebudgetary support to the Water and Science\rAdministration(WSA), and Operational Services & Administration (OSA).The incumbent in this\rposition will be responsible for performing tasks related to accounts\rreceivable, cash receipts, inventory, fiscal year-end closing, and other\rfinancial analyses as deemed necessary.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Five years of experiencein budget preparation, presentation and execution. \rNotes: \r1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experiencein budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.\r2. Candidates may substitute 30 credithours of graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration for the required experience. \r3. 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 requiredexperience.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate have a Bachelor's degree (s)\rin the following disciplines:\r\rAccounting\rBusiness\rManagement\r\rIt is also preferred that the selected candidate has experience in the\rfollowing:\r\rProficient\rin the use of Microsoft Excel;\rProficient\rin the use of Microsoft Word.\r

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE. \r

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\rmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\rthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\rconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We\rwill not consider the information submitted after this date.Successful\rcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and\rplaced on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\rRESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.\r\rAll information concerning the qualifications, including any required\rdocumentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received\rby the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be\rconsidered.\r\rShould you possess a\rbachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United\rStates, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved\reducation review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.\rFor further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware,\rInc 302-737-8715 or the World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or\r202-331-2925.\r\rAll Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under\rthe Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized\rand possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the\rposition for which you applied.\r

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It ishighly preferredthat you apply online. If\ryou are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and\rsupplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to [email protected] or\rmail to: \r\rMaryland Department of the Environment \rOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r1800 Washington Blvd.\rBaltimore MD 21230\r\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson at 410-537-3879.If you are having difficulties with submitting\ryour onlineapplication, please contact the Department of Budget and\rManagement, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or\[email protected].\r\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with\rdisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\ropportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\rpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r

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