What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUDGET OFFICER position at State of Arizona?
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov
BUDGET OFFICER
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: $156,314.91
To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.
Job Summary
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional to join our team. The Budget Officer serves on the executive management team of the Department as the chief budget advisor. Represents the Department on fiscal issues with state legislative and executive entities and other governmental agencies. Plans and directs the management of the Department’s fiscal resources and budgetary processes. Performs related duties as required. This position is designated as uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field AND eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting, budgeting, and finance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience and three (3) years of direct interaction with governmental entities. Graduate-level education and training in a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE: One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of course work from an accredited college or university.
Working Conditions/Additional Requirements
Office setting.
May be required to work extended hours.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
Retirement
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov
BUDGET OFFICER
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: $156,314.91
To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.
Job Summary
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional to join our team. The Budget Officer serves on the executive management team of the Department as the chief budget advisor. Represents the Department on fiscal issues with state legislative and executive entities and other governmental agencies. Plans and directs the management of the Department’s fiscal resources and budgetary processes. Performs related duties as required. This position is designated as uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field AND eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting, budgeting, and finance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience and three (3) years of direct interaction with governmental entities. Graduate-level education and training in a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE: One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of course work from an accredited college or university.
Working Conditions/Additional Requirements
Office setting.
May be required to work extended hours.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
- Accrued vacation pay and sick days
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Deferred compensation plan
- Top-ranked retirement plans
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
- Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
- Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Retirement
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Salary : $156,315
