DFA DIVISION MANAGER III

Position Number: 22143107

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 4/25/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,222

Income Tax - Tax Processing

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information

Class Code: G045C

Grade: GS09

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00

Summary

The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Division Manager III is responsible for overseeing the work activities in the assigned sections. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Directs the activities of a medium to large professional and administrative support staff through lower-level managers, including approving hiring recommendations, reviewing performance evaluations, reviewing and approving actions recommended by subordinates, and evaluating the performance of immediate subordinates. Directs the activities of a statewide agency program essential to the mission of the such as child support programs. Develops and administers divisional budget activities, monitors expenditures, and readjusts budget allocations when necessary. Analyzes productivity levels and error statistics for each section or office including relative growth rate, efficiency, cash reconciliation, and prepares report to supervisor identifying problems and recommendations as well as methods of resolution. Monitors tax collection and processing activities by reviewing financial reports and information on a daily basis to ensure section compliance with laws, regulations, and procedures. Monitors child support collection and processing activities by reviewing financial or status reports and information on a daily basis to ensure section compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, procedures, and federal program requirements. Delivers technical assistance to subordinates, taxpayers, child support recipients, employers, or contractors concerning problems and procedures, interprets applicable statutes and regulations, and makes decisions on contested assessments or child support related issues. Recommends changes to section supervisors and managers to improve the effectiveness of the section or child support division supervised and disseminates and discusses changes in policies, procedures, and regulations with employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting. Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of state budgetary and purchasing procedures. Knowledge of revenue division or child support policies and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to state revenue or child support services. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of lower-level supervisors and/or subordinates. Ability to direct personnel and budgeting activities. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services. Ability to interpret applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, or program related area; plus four years of experience in finance, accounting, or program related area, including three years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

This employer 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 the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can 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 your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at (888) 897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.