Financial Operations Supervisor III

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exist in the Office of Budget and Finance.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under direction, supervises a complex financial operational unit, performs difficult professional financial administrative work, and does related work as required.

• Supervises a complex financial operational unit consisting of several separate functions.
• Coordinates the unit's work with other units, agencies and financial institutions.
• Researches, develops and implements policies and procedures for the unit to accomplish agency programs and directives.
• Coordinates several functions within the unit.
• Assists in the short and long range planning of programs and systems.
• Develops and directs the operation of computerized record-keeping and reporting systems.
• Analyzes and interprets new legislation and regulations and develops procedures to enforce them.
• Serves as agency liaison with other agencies, organizations and groups.
• Performs or directs technical, operational and financial studies and prepares detailed reports.
• May receive, investigate and resolve difficult technical inquiries, requests and complaints.
• Composes substantive correspondence for the agency head's signature.
• Participates in the preparation of the agency budget.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting or a closely related field.

plus

At least four years' experience in financial operations supervision or complex financial administrative management.

(Additional education in the fields listed above may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to four years.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public financial administration. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and systems. Thorough knowledge of computerized record-keeping systems. Good knowledge of governmental budgeting principles and practices.

Ability to adapt accounting collection procedures to computerized operations. Ability to understand and interpret Baltimore County rules and regulations, and policies and procedures. Ability to analyze complex budgetary, financial, statistical, and other data, draw conclusions, and derive solutions to a variety of management problems. Ability to formulate, interpret, and administer policy. Ability to plan and coordinate the activities of a large operational unit. Ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of others. Ability to make concise and effective written and oral reports and presentations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, public officials, and the general public.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Financial Operation Supervisor III
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Conditions of Employment

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be

qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on

their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly

and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.