County Fiscal Officer 2 (Local Government) - Susquehanna County C&Y

Are you interested in a career within the field of accounting which is dedicated to providing essential services to the families and residents of Susquehanna County? If so, we have the position for you! Susquehanna County Children & Youth Services (CYS) is seeking an ambitious and diligent County Fiscal Officer 2 to provide vital support in administering financial operations for the department in addition to supervising fiscal staff. Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

As a County Fiscal Officer 2, you will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the fiscal department, in addition to supervising two fiscal assistants. Specific duties entail developing the children and youth budget and the needs-based budget (NBB), participating in yearly reviews and negotiations of contracts with all purchased providers, and overseeing payments of all CYS expenses and juvenile probation placement expenses. You will participate in the design and implementation of new forms needed by CYS to ensure proper flow of information which affects every fiscal aspect of the agency. Excellent networking skills are vital, as you will be collaborating with the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) to meet requirements of laws, bulletins, and directives, as well as working closely with the director and other supervisors to ensure efficient programming and service delivery.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.

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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.

• 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.