Budget Specialist I
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Budget Specialist I
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$50,754.72 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Aging and Independent Living
Location
275 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Division of Finance and Administration provides for the financial responsibilities and operational support of the Department and those we service.
The Division establishes and maintains the operational budget of the Department and provides operational support by ensuring programs have funding to maintain services and supports to the aging and disabled populations served the department.
The department works with a very diverse population, community resources, the court system, community partners, and family members of individuals appointed to guardianship and other Cabinet and department staff in a collaborative relationship. The Department is looking for an individual with the passion to provide support services to programs serving the most vulnerable citizens of the Commonwealth.
The successful candidate should be professional, polite, and able to work with a diverse population and work force. They should be responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly and able to ask for assistance or guidance when needed. The successful candidate must be comfortable with computers, excel at both verbal and written communications, and have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Analyzes and monitors revenues, expenditures, allocations and other financial requirements for the department, federal grantors, and contract agencies. Monitors and tracks receipts and expenditures to ensure they are maintained according to regulatory and policy standards. Tracks contract agencies match requirements for funding appropriations and reviews for approval purchase requests. Monitors provider agencies and works to resolve issues that impact the agencies budget and suggests strategies for improvement. Provides technical assistance and oversight to contract agencies as needed. Assists with the departments budget and amendments as needed. Advises management on financial issues and recommends solutions. Provides budgetary projections and need for reallocation of contracted funding as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills Include
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Ability to plan and establish priorities. Attention to detail being thorough and accurate in completing tasks. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning. or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lindsey Richardson at lindsey.richardson@ky.gov or 502-564-5281.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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