AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

Introduction

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH -�Division of Budget, Accounting and Revenue 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position reports directly to an Administrator III, and provides budget, accounting and technical support to the Office of Finance (OF) through a wide variety of duties, including budget preparation, accounting, expenditure requisitions, Corporate Credit Card management, quarterly projections and special assignments. This position supervises an Administrator I in the performance of various budget support tasks and projects. This position provides guidance, technical support and leadership to the MDH Medical Care Programs, as well as to a variety of State agencies at large, in the creation and submission of Medicaid Administrative Cost Allocation Plan amendments to the Federal Health and Human Services (HHS) Division of Cost Allocation (DCA). This includes the annual renewal of The Eligibility Operational Advance Planning Document (OAPD) which must be coordinated across three agencies: MDH, DHR and MHBE. This position also provides expert assistance and technical support to senior management in the creation of complex software files, spreadsheets and charts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�� Nine years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution. Notes: 1.�Candidates may substitute the possession of�a Bachelor's degree from�accredited college or university and five 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

The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience preparing annual budgets and budget projections. Experience with cost allocation plans and monitoring expenditures are posted using the correct cost allocations. Experience preparing journal entries to correct accounting errors.� Supervisory experience over accounts payable staff to ensure timely processing of invoices. Experience with Excel and other Microsoft office tools.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).� Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.� Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 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.� Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Salary : $69,323 - $90,420