Business Operations Administrator P&P Central Office

Why you’ll love this position:

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

What you’ll do:

Directs a variety of complex support service functions such as expenditure control; maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds; requisitioning/storage/issuance/local procurement of supplies and equipment/accounting/approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses.

Gathers/compiles projected expenditure information and monitors expenditures; assists in preparing facility or agency budget; prepares/assists in the preparation of reports and development of contracts; monitors expenditures for compliance with fiscal requirements.

Approves service contract documents and statewide accounting system encumbrances; approves and ensures processing of procurement and service contract invoices

Directs/approves processing of orders/expense accounts/out-of-state travel/requests/invoices/receivers/payment vouchers/purchase requests; monitors for compliance with rules/procedures/regulations/fiscal requirements; assists in development of budget plan.

Acts as point of contact and liaison for OA Facilities Management regarding building leases, and janitorial services. Requiring travel for site visits.

Lead administrator for divisional fleet management. Point of contact and liaison with Department fleet management.

Selects, trains, and supervises staff; responds to inquiries from state officials/customers/vendors/general public

Exercises independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed for conformance to established policies and procedures; preforms other related work as assigned

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

Two or more years of experience as an Executive II, or Accounting Specialist I-II, with a minimum of two years supervising other paid employees with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Accounting, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field AND two or more years of professional or technical (non-clerical) experience in the administration of fiscal or budgetary controls, procurement, accounting or bookkeeping, or closely related areas Including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for the required professional or technical experience)

Experience in fiscal or budgetary controls, procurement, accounting or bookkeeping, or closely related area (non-clerical), may substitute on a year-for-year basis for two years of the required college.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.