DESCRIPTION
Pay Schedule XII Grade 4M
A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Budget Formulation and Administration.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences 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 can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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, assists in the preparation of County budget proposals, analyzes agency budget requests, and conducts studies of the organization, functions, and fiscal condition of County agencies.
- Assists in the preparation of budget proposals for review by the Director, County Administrative Officer, and County Executive. Analyzes and projects revenues. Prepares statements delineating budget requests, reductions, approved allocations, and anticipated revenue sources.
- Reviews proposed expenditures for conformance to approved budgets. Reviews, investigates, and analyzes requests for new or additional positions to ascertain that such requests are justified. Analyzes departmental budget requests and recommends approval or rejection thereof.
- Leads and participates in studies of the organization, methods, procedures, and functions of County agencies. Prepares periodic reports on efficiency and economy. Makes recommendations to increase efficiency and economy of agencies.
- Participates in County Council budget hearings.
- Coordinates and performs systems development in conjunction with Data Processing personnel.
Examples of Other Duties
Prepares correspondence. Performs general office duties. 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 in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, political science, or a closely related field
plus
four years' experience in budget analysis and/or management analysis. (Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional experience in budget analysis and/or management analysis 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)
Thorough knowledge of municipal accounting and budgeting principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of government and public administration. Thorough knowledge of the functions and operations of municipal government. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures relating to accounting and budgeting including spreadsheet programs for personal computers.
Skill in investigating and analyzing complex budgetary data. Skill in preparing and interpreting complex financial statements and reports. Skill in performing complex mathematical and statistical calculations necessary to prepare cost projections and other required financial and budgetary data.
Ability to review the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts. Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of County government. Thorough knowledge of County budgeting policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of computer and data processing technologies used in County budgeting. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and formulating budgets of County agencies. Skill in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and management data to solve organizational and budget problems. Skill in preparing and interpreting complex County financial reports and statements. Skill in analyzing and approving the organizational structure of County agencies. Skill in interpreting County budgeting policies.
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. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Senior Budget and Management Analyst
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activity.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Agency
Baltimore County
Address
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Phone
410-887-3135
Website
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov
