ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III
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Introduction Together, we are building a stronger Maryland. - Governor Wes Moore Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland's largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it's an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland's residents and change the lives of returning citizens. Visit our website to learn more about the work we do The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. GRADE 15 LOCATION OF POSITIONAnne Arundel County 7931 Brockbridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794 *This Recruitment May Be Used To Fill Future Statewide Vacancies* POSITION DUTIES To manage the Inmates Accounts Unit, which requires the recording, controlling and safeguarding of the receipts and disbursements of inmate funds. This position plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of Fiscal Accounts Technicians, Fiscal Accounts Tech. Supervisors and related support staff in the unit. • Receives and records monies online, via MD Offender Banking System (MOBS), and from other agencies. Ensures proper and accurate documentation to follow-up these transactions. • Reviews Division of Corrections Directives (DCDs), DPSCS Financial Operations Manual (FOM) Updates, and updates to the MOBS manual to determine the impact on the unit. Implements procedures within the unit to assure compliance. • Prepares receipts and journal entries for general and welfare accounts ensuring they are charged to the correct PCA's and OBJT's. • Approves and posts journal entries to FMIS (RSTARS), posts inmate wages to MOBS, and ensures the accuracy of inmates' account balances. • Supervises all accounting functions and activities for the Inmate Accounts Unit, which must comply with the State and Federal regulations, and other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 1. Two Years of professional experience reconciling accounting systems to a fiscal control system. 2. Two years of professional experience using Excel functions or formulas in spreadsheets. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. BENEFITS As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to ...@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-###-####. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to ...@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-###-#### (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-###-####. Terrayl Goode ...@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at ...@maryland.gov or 410-###-####. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.