County Fiscal Officer 2 (Local Government) - Cambria County Children & Youth Services

Full Job Description

Cambria County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of lead fiscal staff within the agency.

As a County Fiscal Officer 2, you will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting essential fiscal and budgetary operations that support our dedication to delivering community-oriented, child and family-centered services aimed at safeguarding and empowering those we serve.

If you are eager to embrace this opportunity in fiscal leadership, we invite you to connect with us.

Requirements

In this position, you will oversee and train the agency's fiscal team, ensuring they receive adequate support and cross-training for their responsibilities. Your duties will involve monitoring daily operations and projects, as well as preparing the state budget for Children and Youth and Juvenile Probation expenditures and revenues. You will compile the agency's budget by analyzing historical spending, evaluating program modifications, and estimating costs based on funding requirements. Additionally, you will prepare the county budget and all necessary financial reports for the County Commissioners and County Controller, while also managing the submission of quarterly state and federal expenditure reports.

A solid understanding of federal and state regulations regarding various funding sources is crucial. You will assist with audit preparations, manage mandated reports for federal and state revenue, and review applications from professional staff to assess medical coverage and Title IV-E eligibility for children in care. Furthermore, you will aid the agency administrator in formulating the annual Needs Based Plan & Budget for the Department of Public Welfare, ensure compliance with grant regulations, and provide financial guidance to professional staff, while also preparing training materials and conducting sessions for those involved in federal programs.

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 1; or
• Two years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor’s degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• Four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate’s degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits 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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

Additional 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.