Job Abstract

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

OPENING DATE: 06/13/2024

CLOSING DATE: 09/13/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $68,289.00 Annually

EE STATUS: Temporary with Benefits

Position is Funded Through 12/31/2025

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is fiscal management work at the full performance level.  Problems are resolved by reference to established practices, procedures, and precedents, specific goals and objectives, and any legal standards or regulations.

This position is part of Baltimore City’s COVID-19 employment recovery strategy, which is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) is working with public and private partners to provide occupational training, apprenticeships, subsidized work, supportive services, transportation assistance, and small business subsidies to city residents and small businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We will prioritize unemployed and underemployed residents and particularly our most disadvantaged jobseekers, including returning citizens, opportunity youth, and public assistance recipients. These programs will increase access to opportunity, promote local job growth, support low-income households, benefit historically underinvested neighborhoods, and create wealth in communities of color. They will also help the city become cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in maintenance of budgeting and fiscal reporting systems.
• Monitors fiscal activities of assigned programs, prepares fiscal reports, and makes recommendations to MOED Departments and Units engaged in the operation of funded programs.
• Participates in the maintenance of a computer-based Fiscal Management Information System, City Dynamics accounting system and its associated reports.
• Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of financial reports.
• Assists in the evaluation of effectiveness (cost) of assigned programs.
• Prepares fiscal/budget reports, and statistical records to interpret agency's financial/ budgetary status.
• Regularly reviews program fiscal activities and analyzes trends effecting overall program budget.
• Prepares and monitors journal entries, cash draw-downs, disbursements, reimbursements, etc. for accuracy.
• Makes recommendations and participates in the development of policies for carrying out budgetary and financial directives.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in performing budgetary, fiscal or accounting work at a professional level.

NOTES(EQUIVALENCIES): An equivalent combination of education and experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of program and budget development.
• Ability to analyze and recommend resolution of budgetary problems by application of knowledge acquired through management level program involvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in order to meet established deadlines.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.  (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.). 

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER