Fiscal Management Specialist 1

Reference #: THE POSITION Are you looking for a role where you can help schools across the Commonwealth through professional analytical work in the preparation, review, and analysis of fiscal information? You can achieve your goals with the Pennsylvania Department of Education as our newest Fiscal Management Specialist 1, reviewing and administering the fiscal components of Federal Funded Programs with particular emphasis on budgetary regulations, guidelines, and accounting practices in accordance with Federal and State guidelines regulating grants. Join our team and assist with ensuring that our schools have the funding they need to help children succeed! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1, you will serve as the lead fiscal officer overseeing all grants and providing monthly status reports to the Division Chief. This includes developing funding formulas and a plan for the distribution of funds to the local education agencies (LEAs) and submitting this to the Division Chief for approval. Fiscal knowledge is key for providing technical assistance and coordinating the completion of the state and federal migrant grant applications, requesting additional information if necessary, and reviewing each grant application for accuracy. You will also administer the fiscal portion of the state migrant grants and the Dollar-A-Day program. Work involves preparing and processing all fiscal transactions that are necessary for accurate grant procedures such as budget revisions, chargebacks, allocations, expenditure adjustments, and more. This includes receiving budget reports and requests from our internal budget department to provide or verify grant information, then responding promptly by analyzing the information with any special criteria in order to report the requested data. Reports are created and analyzed for the Request for Approval of Federal Funds (RAFF) and submitted to the Division Chief for approval. You will also prepare spending plans as requested by the agency Budget Office and serve as liaison to the Comptroller's Office, Legal Office, and agencies for application approval and other migrant education matters. Use your fiscal skills to help ensure that every learner in Pennsylvania has access to a world-class education system with us! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. This position requires periodic travel to professional conferences and occasional travel to grantees sites. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position is currently required to report to the office once per week, on Tuesdays. 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 Financial Programs Trainee; or One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, 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 thelink and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar d cuments 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 click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us . 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.

Created: 2024-10-29