Fiscal Officer (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
 

Salary Range:    

$71,745.00 - $115,063.00 Annually
 

Hiring Salary Range:    

$71,745.00 - $93,403.00 Annually
 

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Job Summary     
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Fiscal Officer to manage its Finance Office.  The incumbent will report to the Court Administrator

Essential Functions    

• Leads and participates in the creation of Circuit Court and Program budgets,
• Serve as the Court’s liaison with Baltimore City fiscal Officers,
• Develops and monitors systems and procedures necessary to ensure effective administration of Federal and State grants,
• Monitors and reconciles quarterly and year-end State and City expenditure reports for Family, Child Support, Adult Drug Court, Juvenile, Civil ADR, Court Medical, Community Services, Security, etc., grants,
• Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for accuracy and investigates any discrepancies,
• Analyzes and assesses with the Court Administrator and Program Managers the financial resources required to ensure efficient operation of the Court,
• Makes recommendations to reallocate funding sources or reduce expenditures,
• Reviews and manages purchases of supplies and equipment,
• Prepares receipt deposits and reconciles expense reports and journal entries monthly,
• Monitors and reviews contracts for financial compliance,
• Provides technical assistance to procurement staff and Circuit Court Program Managers regarding grant budget management issues and prepares the annual fiscal budget.
• Reviews collection letters, corresponding payment plans, and payments related to grant-funded programs,
• Reviews travel requests to ensure all activities are within established budgets,
• Represents the Circuit Court at budgetary meetings and hearings,
• Performs other duties as assigned under the class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, public, or business administration with major course work in accounting, public/business administration, economics, finance, or a closely related field.

AND

Experience: Three to five (3-5) years of experience at a professional level is required. Experience developing budget projections and justifications to support budgetary recommendations; analyzing fiscal issues; making recommendations to resolve issues; and participating in strategic budgetary planning is a plus. Experience and knowledge of the operations of the Maryland court system and Baltimore City’s Workday System are preferred. Ability to interact professionally with judges, attorneys, public officials, and colleagues.
OR
 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    

• Extensive knowledge of governmental budgeting methods, and the operational relationships between the budgeting, accounting, and data processing in government, and of management in general.
• Knowledge of the City of Baltimore’s budgetary process is a plus.
• Considerable knowledge of the regulations, rules, and procedures of grant and aid applications; ability to interpret grants and aid regulations; and prepare acceptable forms,
• Ability to analyze complex administrative problems and make sound policy and procedure recommendations as to their solution,
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain a highly complex reporting system for budgetary or other management purposes,
• Ability to lead and participate in the collection, analysis, and presentation of management information as it relates to fiscal and management planning,
• Ability to appear before Judges, Court Administrator, City government, and public officials, and speak clearly and concisely in eliciting support for budget requests,
• Ability to write and edit management and analytical narrative reports and budget materials,
• Ability to perform accounting functions within an automated system,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with extensive knowledge of Excel,
• Analytical skills and attention to detail,
• Knowledge of the City of Baltimore’s procurement policies,
• Ability to work independently,
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and competence when dealing with the Judiciary, public officials, professional personnel, members of the Bar, litigants, and the general public.

Additional Information

Background Check   
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation  
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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