What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Of Operations II - Department of Corrections - Non-Merit position at Baltimore County, MD?
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose
Under direction of the Director; plan, direct, coordinate and administer the programs and activities of Budget and Finance as well as the Human Resources and Training Divisions for the Department of Corrections.
Essential Job Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, and administer various operations of the Department of Corrections including budget and finance and human resources division.
- Administer pay systems, accounting operations, cashiering operations, payroll accounting, purchasing services and disbursements and directs divisional managers in the execution of Financial Operations programs, policies and procedures.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and administer the programs and activities of multiple areas of the Department of Corrections such as: Budget Formulation, Insurance Administration, Investment and Debt Management, Vehicle operations and Maintenance, and the Emergency Communication Center.
- Direct Divisional managers in the execution of programs, policies and procedures and supervise and participate in the preparation of complex fiscal analyses delineating the County’s budgetary and financial condition.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and administer the analysis of agency budget requests and formulation of budget recommendations for review by the Director, Administrative Officer and County Executive.
- Participate in County Council budget hearings, direct and supervise the preparation of revenue estimates and financing alternative analysis.
- Evaluate County and department accounting, budgetary and financial policies and programs.
- Develop and implement changes in programs, policies and procedures.
- Administers computer and automation initiatives.
- Administer the preparation and review of accounting, budgetary and financial reports.
- Serve as liaison between and among the Department of Corrections, other local, State and Federal agencies, outside organizations and the public.
- Represent the department at meetings, public hearings and conferences.
Speaks before community and civic organizations. Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of this position.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, or a closely related field;
Plus
Eight years' professional experience in accounting, budget formulation, and/or financial management, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required non-supervisory experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing.
- Comprehensive knowledge of grant and capital accounting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of budget formulation theory and practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of automated fiscal systems.
- Skill in performing professional fiscal administration.
- Skill in analyzing accounts, budgets, ledgers, journals, and other financial documents.
- Skill in directing and supervising professional and technical staff.
- Skill in coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.
- Oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and administer budgetary and human resource divisions.
- Ability to direct divisional managers.
- Ability to develop and implement financial and budgetary programs and policies.
- Ability to administer computer and automation initiatives.
- Ability to learn and apply County budgetary, financial and accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to serve on various boards, commissions, or task forces.
- Ability to communicate with the public.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Comprehensive knowledge of departmental programs, services, and operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of County fiscal systems and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures including those governing personnel and budget administration.
- Thorough knowledge of the County grievance and disciplinary process.
- Knowledge of the State and County legislative process.
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in assisting the Director in planning, directing, coordinating, and administering programs and activities.
- Skill in directing divisional managers.
- Skill in developing and implementing financial programs and policies.
- Skill in administering computer and automation initiatives.
- Skill in the review and analysis of data for statistical purposes and/or to determine operational efficiency.
- Skill in developing and implementing programs to address agency needs.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certificates and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Deputy Of Operations II - Department Of Corrections - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Conditions of Employment
The employee is subject to call to duty in emergencies.
Citizenship Requirements
All applicants must be citizens or resident aliens of the United States at the time of appointment.
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a drug test.
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. The work may involve interaction with an inmate population.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose
Under direction of the Director; plan, direct, coordinate and administer the programs and activities of Budget and Finance as well as the Human Resources and Training Divisions for the Department of Corrections.
Essential Job Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, and administer various operations of the Department of Corrections including budget and finance and human resources division.
- Administer pay systems, accounting operations, cashiering operations, payroll accounting, purchasing services and disbursements and directs divisional managers in the execution of Financial Operations programs, policies and procedures.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and administer the programs and activities of multiple areas of the Department of Corrections such as: Budget Formulation, Insurance Administration, Investment and Debt Management, Vehicle operations and Maintenance, and the Emergency Communication Center.
- Direct Divisional managers in the execution of programs, policies and procedures and supervise and participate in the preparation of complex fiscal analyses delineating the County’s budgetary and financial condition.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and administer the analysis of agency budget requests and formulation of budget recommendations for review by the Director, Administrative Officer and County Executive.
- Participate in County Council budget hearings, direct and supervise the preparation of revenue estimates and financing alternative analysis.
- Evaluate County and department accounting, budgetary and financial policies and programs.
- Develop and implement changes in programs, policies and procedures.
- Administers computer and automation initiatives.
- Administer the preparation and review of accounting, budgetary and financial reports.
- Serve as liaison between and among the Department of Corrections, other local, State and Federal agencies, outside organizations and the public.
- Represent the department at meetings, public hearings and conferences.
Speaks before community and civic organizations. Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of this position.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, or a closely related field;
Plus
Eight years' professional experience in accounting, budget formulation, and/or financial management, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required non-supervisory experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing.
- Comprehensive knowledge of grant and capital accounting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of budget formulation theory and practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of automated fiscal systems.
- Skill in performing professional fiscal administration.
- Skill in analyzing accounts, budgets, ledgers, journals, and other financial documents.
- Skill in directing and supervising professional and technical staff.
- Skill in coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.
- Oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and administer budgetary and human resource divisions.
- Ability to direct divisional managers.
- Ability to develop and implement financial and budgetary programs and policies.
- Ability to administer computer and automation initiatives.
- Ability to learn and apply County budgetary, financial and accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to serve on various boards, commissions, or task forces.
- Ability to communicate with the public.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Comprehensive knowledge of departmental programs, services, and operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of County fiscal systems and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures including those governing personnel and budget administration.
- Thorough knowledge of the County grievance and disciplinary process.
- Knowledge of the State and County legislative process.
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in assisting the Director in planning, directing, coordinating, and administering programs and activities.
- Skill in directing divisional managers.
- Skill in developing and implementing financial programs and policies.
- Skill in administering computer and automation initiatives.
- Skill in the review and analysis of data for statistical purposes and/or to determine operational efficiency.
- Skill in developing and implementing programs to address agency needs.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certificates and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Deputy Of Operations II - Department Of Corrections - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Conditions of Employment
The employee is subject to call to duty in emergencies.
Citizenship Requirements
All applicants must be citizens or resident aliens of the United States at the time of appointment.
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a drug test.
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. The work may involve interaction with an inmate population.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
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