Location: Fayetteville,PA, USA
THE POSITION
Are you searching for a new career opportunity? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is actively seeking a Facility Financial Manager for its South Mountain Restoration Center located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will perform professional administrative work in planning and directing financial services and related activities for this Long-Term-Care State operated Nursing Home Facility. Apply today and experience the fulfillment of public service and the chance to grow professionally.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Facility Financial Manager for DHS, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the operations of the Accounting, Purchasing and Warehousing departments are conducted efficiently and effectively. You will have the opportunity to develop budget projections for all areas of the Center and subsequent monitoring of budget status throughout the fiscal year by reviewing expenditure reports, collections reports, contracts, projects, and capital requests. Work includes providing detailed cost analysis of center operations and programs, developing record keeping and reporting systems, and preparation of detailed financial reports.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
* Full-time employment
* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
* Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
* Four years of professional or technical budgeting, accounting, purchasing/procurement, disbursement and expenditures, collections or cost reporting experience; and a bachelor's degree in business administration, business education or a related field which included at least fifteen credit hours in accounting; or
* An equivalent combination of experience and training which included at least fifteen college level credit hours in accounting.
Other Requirements:
* You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
* You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
* A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
* This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
* Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
* This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
* Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
* Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
* Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
* Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
* You must provide complete and accurate information or:
* your score may be lower than deserved.
* you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
* Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you completed 15 or more college credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
* Yes
* No
02
How many years of full-time professional budgeting, accounting, purchasing/procurement, disbursement and expenditures, or collections or cost reporting experience do you possess?
* 4 years or more
* 3 but less than 4 years
* 2 but less than 3 years
* 1 but less than 2 years
* Less than 1 year
* None
03
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04
How much graduate coursework have you completed in accounting, business administration, business education, or closely-related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
* 30 credits or more
* Less than 30 credits
* None
05
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The Level of Performance you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
* Yes
06
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PLAN, EXECUTE AND MONITOR COMPLEX BUDGETS
Plan, execute, and monitor the accounting, budgeting, purchasing/procurement, disbursement, timekeeping, payroll and storekeeping functions for a complex facility budget in order to ensure the maximum use of funds allocated. Develop and implement budget restraints to hold each department accountable for efficient operational activities. Prepare budget/financial analysis and plans. Review and revise records according to established policies and regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have experience planning, executing and monitoring accounting, budgeting, purchasing/procurement and disbursement functions for a complex budget AND I developed and implemented budget restraints and prepared budget/financial analysis and plans.
* B. I have experience monitoring budgeting OR purchasing/procurement and disbursement of funds AND I implement budget restraints and prepare budget/financial analysis and plans.
* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or cost reporting.
* D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
07
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
* The actual duties you performed related to planning, executing, and monitoring budgets.
* Your level of responsibility.
08
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* College/University
* Course Title
* Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - EVALUATE BUDGET MATERIAL AND REQUISITIONS
Evaluate submitted budget material for effectiveness of current purchasing practices and procedural changes, to coordinate purchasing activities in relation to facility and for the preparation or review of contracts, leases, bids, etc. Review requisitions for supplies, materials, and services for appropriateness and availability of funds, changes, and approval/disapproval of all procurement documents for processing. Coordinate the periodic physical inventory and spot checks inventories of fixed assets on record for accountability and identification controls to help prevent misuse or theft of property or supplies and to update fixed asset database.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have experience evaluating budget material for effectiveness of purchasing practices and to coordinate purchasing activities in preparation for review of contracts, leases, bids, etc. AND reviewing and evaluating requisitions for supplies, materials and services for appropriateness and available funds.
* B. I have experience evaluating budget material for effectiveness of purchasing practices AND reviewing requisitions for supplies, materials and services for appropriateness.
* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to budgeting.
* D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
* The actual duties you performed related to evaluating budget material and requisitions.
* Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* College/University
* Course Title
* Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARE AND MONITOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTS
Prepare financial analysis and special reports containing statistical analysis in coordination with the various departmental supervisors as it relates to their budget plan and potential needs to include costs for personnel, food, commodities, materials, supplies, contractual services, repairs, per-diem rates and recovery of reimbursable costs, utility usage, etc. Monitor and review reports of usage and operating costs to ensure maximum utilization of financial resources and to develop programs that will improve business services.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have experience preparing financial analysis and statistical analysis reports in coordination with various department supervisors as it relates to their budget plan and potential needs such as personnel, commodities, contractual services, per-diem rates, etc. AND I have monitored and reviewed reports of usage and operating costs to ensure maximum utilization of financial resources and to develop programs that will improve business services.
* B. I have experience preparing financial reports containing statistical information as it relates to a budget plan AND I have reviewed reports of usage and operating costs.
* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business administration or statistical analysis.
* D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
* The actual duties you performed related to preparing and monitoring financial analysis and reports.
* Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* College/University
* Course Title
* Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
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