Fiscal Technician- Employees' Retirement Systems

POSTING DATE: 01/18/2024 CLOSING DATE: 02/1/2024 SALARY: $50,841.
00 - $61,599.
00 EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency.
Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.
naces.
org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.
The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION A Fiscal Technician performs a variety of budgetary, fiscal and calculation and analysis duties in a City organization.
Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior.
Employees in this class work a conventional workweek.
Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal.
Work requires minimal physical exertion.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK Not Applicable.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class.
Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency.
This list is not inclusive.
A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.
) Collects and compiles budget data; assembles budget forms and records data on forms; projects and recommends budget expenditures; prepares budget program and other narrative statements; reviews budget data and prepares reports for superiors.
Monitors budget expenditures during the fiscal year to ensure compliance with budget limitations; collects data on expenditures, projects budget expenditure trends and deficits and prepares reports; identifies incorrect procedures and charges resulting in budget deficits; makes recommendations to eliminate deficits.
Prepares grant applications for funding of programs and prepares reports of grant expenditures; prepares cost analyses on new programs.
Maintains unit production records and related files; compiles statistical reports as required.
Plans, develops and recommends new fiscal procedures.
Acts as a liaison between units in a City government organization providing guidance in the management of financial operations and assuring compliance with budgetary limitations and restraints and fiscal procedures.
Performs complex mathematical calculations to determine salaries, adjustments and deductions.
Attends and participates in meetings involving such financial matters as budget expenditures, material and equipment purchases, office rentals and energy conservation.
May reconcile and maintain payroll files, records, ledgers and journals.
Reviews, verifies and approves purchase orders, requisitions, personnel action requests and other forms for sufficient funding.
Prepares correspondence and financial reports.
Performs related work as required.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.
The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.
It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application.
Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position.
Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
“AND” EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in performing budgetary, fiscal or accounting work.
“OR” NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Not Applicable.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgetary and fiscal analysis.
Knowledge of standard payroll practices, systems, terminology and procedures.
Skill in performing complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to compile, collect, assemble and verify budgetary data.
Ability to prepare, control, maintain and reconcile complex records and to compile and prepare statistical reports.
Ability to prepare reports on budgetary expenditures.
Ability to develop and recommend fiscal procedures.
Ability to work effectively in a production environment under strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and assemble budgets.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.
You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position.
Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.
mceachern@baltimorecity.
gov .
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.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER