Specialist Officer II - Management Analyst I - Non-...

Salary: $22.43 - $35.25 Hourly Location : Towson, MD Job Type: NON-MERIT Job Number: NM. Department: HHS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date: 10/15/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Services, Department of Health and Human Services. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Under general supervision, performs professional fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties. Essential Job Duties Participates in the formulation, execution, and control of budgets. Researches and gathers budgetary data. Analyzes expenses, revenues, and other budgetary data. Reviews, monitors, and tracks expenditures. Ensures that expenditures are within appropriations and spending guidelines. Prepares budget requests, justifications, and related fiscal documents. Formulates budget proposals. Prepares budget projections. Facilitates the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment. Prepares and processes contracts. Provides advice and guidance to agency staff regarding purchasing activities. Reviews purchase requests, requisitions, direct payments, and procurement card purchases. Maintains automated purchasing and financial systems. Researches and reports on a variety of informational, operational, and management issues. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, and methods. Analyzes staffing requirements, work scheduling, equipment and facilities. Performs fiscal analyses of management proposals. Collects and compiles data. Performs statistical analysis of data. Writes and presents comprehensive reports and memorandums. Administers grants. Prepares grant application submittals. Serves as a liaison between the granter and the County. Monitors and tracks grant expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with guidelines and appropriation balances. Participates in special projects as assigned. Examples of Other Duties May supervise clerical or support personnel. May represent the department at meetings or on committees. Performs other related duties as required. (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field. (Experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and systems. Knowledge of English grammar and usage. Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and statistical data analysis. Skill in the use of personal computers and office software packages. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to research, analyze, and report on a variety of management issues. Ability to formulate, execute, and control budgets. Ability to perform statistical analysis of data. Ability to administer grants and contracts. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of County budgetary and purchasing processes, procedures, and methods. Skill in researching, analyzing, and reporting on a variety of management issues. Skill in formulating, executing, and controlling budgets. Skill in performing statistical analysis of data. Skill in administering grants and contracts. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Specialist Officer II - Management Analyst I) - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Conditions of Employment Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions. 01 The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 02 Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. I have read and acknowledge the above statement. 03 Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government. Yes No 04 The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 05 Select the option that best describes your educational background and/or experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs. Master's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a related field. Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a related field. AA degree or at least 60 credits towards a bachelor's degree plus two (2) years' experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs. High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years' experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs. None of the above. 06 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this you chose "None of the above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question. 07 Databases Select the choice that best describes your experience using Microsoft Access or other database software. Create & modify databases; create queries, forms & reports according to certain criteria; sort information according to certain criteria; add & delete records. In existing databases, create queries, forms & reports according to certain criteria; sort information according to certain criteria; add & delete records. In existing databases, sort information according to certain criteria; add & delete records. In existing databases, add & delete records. Not Applicable. No experience as described above. 08 Please describe your proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, One Drive and Share Point. 09 What are your strengths and weaknesses with data collection and entry? 10 Do you have experience working with expenditure logs and/or tracking purchases? Yes No 11 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question. 12 Do you have experience preparing monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal reports? Yes No 13 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question. 14 Do you have experience creating, monitoring and tracking budgets, including local, state and federal grant budgeting? Yes No 15 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question. 16 Do you have experience performing fiscal tasks in Workday systems? Yes No 17 The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment? Yes No 18 Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment? Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment. No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government. 19 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. 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