Reference #: 4348856 THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated and forward-thinking finance professional who is seeking hands-on experience with budgets?  The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Finance is seeking to fill the position of Fiscal Management Specialist 2. In this position, you communicate and collaborate with internal and external departments, as well as other stakeholders to manage the various components of our office. The incumbent should possess analytical and organizational skills, should be self-motivated, and should be capable of assisting the team with different tasks. This is an amazing opportunity for the right person so if this describes you, join us and experience everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fiscal Management Specialist 2, you perform complex work in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling revenue, financial commitments, and expenditures against a budget, grants, contracts, and other financial data to advise management on the appropriate use and ensure the ongoing availability of agency funds. Your work involves preparing and reviewing a variety of fiscal forecasts and reports that project revenue and expenditures for personnel, operating, fixed assets, or other expenses.

Work also includes reviewing and approving or recommending adjustments to requests for the use of funds, interpreting financial data and explaining fiscal regulations and processing budget revisions or other financial transactions, discussing discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with policies through recommendations and adjustments.

Work may also involve preparing and reviewing agency budget requests and re-budgets. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by a supervisor for effectiveness.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Fiscal Management Specialist 1;or One year of experience in professional fiscal administration, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field;or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements:

You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.