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Reference #: 4536896 THE POSITION Are you interested in starting a new and exciting chapter in your career with the Department of Education? We are looking for a motivated Fiscal Management Specialist 2 to perform analytical work in the preparation and review of fiscal information. This position gives you the opportunity to work in the diverse and complex programmatic areas including appropriations, allocations, as well as other funding sources. Bring your expertise to our office and unleash your potential!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Management Specialist 2, you will be focusing on preparing and coordinating the administrative budgets for the federal Perkins V grant and the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Work includes monitoring and analyzing the Commonwealth SAP accounting system for fund balances allocation, appropriations commitments, and expenditures, providing recommendations on the use of federal allocations and state appropriations to the Bureau Director, maintaining budgetary control, as well as monitoring, correcting, and reconciling records of revenue, financial commitments, and expenditures for financial and budgetary account closing and lapsing processes. You will be responsible for assembling fiscal data for use in year-end financial documents, expenditure adjustments, cost analysis, year-end encumbrances, allotment adjustments, transfer of funds, payment requests, and memoranda to correct posting errors in reports generated through the Comptroller's Office. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Bureau Director and division manager to review spending plans, projections, and other fiscal information, as well as provide guidance and direction on the use and availability of funds.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 4 days a week. 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 Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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 el minate 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.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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.

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.