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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fiscal Management Specialist 2 in Pennsylvania
Fiscal Management Specialist 2
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Fiscal Management Specialist 2
Salary
$56,900.00 - $86,514.00 Annually
Location
Chester County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-86306-08120
Department
Department of Health
Division
HL Div Op Qlty Assur
Opening Date
06/17/2024
Closing Date
7/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
08120
Position Number
HL Div Op Qlty Assur
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00077341
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Laboratories / Division of Operations and Quality Assurance
Worksite Address
110 Pickering Way
City
Exton, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19341
Contact Name
John Renninger
Contact Email
jorenninge@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a career where you can use your expertise in the fiscal workflows? Would you like the opportunity to work from home full-time? The Department of Health, Bureau of Labs, is looking for a highly motivated individual with an attention for detail and who is highly skilled in fiscal workflows. This Fiscal Management Specialist 2 position serves as a key member to the organization’s business analysis, budget, grant, and expenditures leadership within the Commonwealth. If you have strong fiscal experience, apply today and discover all that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you assist the Bureau of Laboratories (BOL) management with all fiscal matters related to running a public health laboratory. This includes budget preparation, revenue collection, expenditure monitoring, audits, budget and accounting adjustment requests, grant application and status report preparation, fiscal report preparation and analysis, and compliance with fiscal controls and expenditure limitations. With the assistance of experts within the Department of Health (DOH), you build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of fiscal regulations, policies, and controls, and educates and advises BOL staff.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50672637) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Exton.
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 PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in professional fiscal administration do you possess?
1 year or more
6 months but less than 1 year
Less than 6 months
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
06
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - FISCAL MONITORING
Plans and conducts fiscal monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with procedures and determine whether costs expended were properly claimed in accordance with fiscal and program regulations and the established claiming methodology. Makes recommendations for corrective action.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience PLANNING AND CONDUCTING fiscal monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with procedures and determine whether costs expended were properly claimed in accordance with regulations and the established claiming methodology. I was ALSO responsible for making recommendations for corrective action.
B. I have experience PLANNING AND CONDUCTING fiscal monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with procedures and determine whether costs expended were properly claimed in accordance with regulations and the established claiming methodology.
C. I have experience CONDUCTING fiscal monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with procedures and determine whether costs expended were properly claimed in accordance with regulations and the established claiming methodology.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing, finance, business administration or budget.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The duties you performed related to planning fiscal monitoring activities
The duties you performed related to conducting fiscal monitoring activities
Details regarding the types of recommendations for corrective action that you made
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Analyzes financial schedules to identify trends and issues/problems. Provides recommendations for resolution of issues/problems.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing financial schedules to identify trends and issues/problems. I ALSO have experience making recommendations for resolution of issues/problems.
B. I have experience analyzing financial schedules to identify trends and issues/problems.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting, public administration, or business analysis.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to analyzing financial reports
Details regarding the trends and issues/problems you identified
Details regarding the types of recommendations for resolution of issues/problems that you made
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Composes written documents including risk assessments, results of financial analyses, monitoring reports, and operational processes and procedures.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience composing written documents including RESULTS OF FINANCIAL ANALYSES, MONITORING REPORTS, risk assessments, and operational processes and procedures.
B. I have experience composing written documents including risk assessments and operational processes and procedures.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or business writing.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Details regarding your experience composing written documents
The types of written documents for which you were responsible
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov