AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST LEAD

Introduction

� When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. � We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.��

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services Office of Budget and Finance� 25 S. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

As a Lead Budget Analyst, this position provides staff support and assistance for a Budget Team assigned to prepare, monitor, and enforce a specified DHS administration’s central and local budget. The Lead Budget Analyst is responsible for the development, negotiation, and execution of the Social Services Administration/Child Welfare budgets as well as the assignment and review of work of lower-level analyst and support staff.�

POSITION DUTIES

Monitor expenditures and appropriation.� Prepare grant requests, budgets, expenditure predictions, and expense reports.� Prepare budget instructions for delivery to administrations and local departments and recommend budgetary actions based on monitoring reports.� Prepare and update Budget Baseline/Target Adjustment and Over the Target reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. Experience:�Eight years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of required�experience. 3.�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 required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications. One year of experience with Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS), Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS), and Google software suite. One year of experience working in a federal, state, or municipal government accounting unit and system. One year of experience working for the DHS Social Services Administration or another child welfare agency.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.�

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.� The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.� �

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS •\tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).� •\tAnnual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. •\tSick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year. •\tParental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. •\tHolidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year. •\tPension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension. •\tPositions may be eligible for telework.�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, MD 21201. Or email cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov.; voice 410-767-7199. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.� If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.� TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. � If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.� As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Salary : $64,984 - $84,702