Fiscal Management Specialist 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5013587) Apply  Fiscal Management Specialist 1 Salary $51,971.11 - $79,062.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-29889-08110 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Div Mgmt Bdgt Opening Date 07/23/2025 Closing Date 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 08110 Position Number 00021661 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00211106 Bureau / Division Bureau of Program Support/Division of Management Budget Worksite Address HUB - 2525 North 7th Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name Amanda Kepner Contact Phone 717.783.5070 Contact Email akepner@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you ready to showcase your fiscal knowledge with an exciting career opportunity? Do you have strong financial skills and budgeting experience? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Management and Budget is seeking a Fiscal Management Specialist 1. If you enjoy analyzing financial information and managing funds that support necessary programs for our communities, we encourage you to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fiscal Management Specialist 1, you will support the preparation of fiscal analyses and help assess the financial impact of policy decisions affecting OIM programs. Responsibilities include collaborating with the OIM Bureaus, Bureau of Budget, Program Offices, and the Comptroller's Operations Office to develop cost estimates, draft fiscal analysis, justifications, and comments. You will also assist in analyzing cost allocation plans and ensuring that it aligns with federal and state reporting standards. Additionally, the position involves conducting fiscal analysis for all OIM programs and contributing to fiscal planning and oversight for federally funded block grant programs. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00021661) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office in person at least once a month, as well as any additional times specified by management or required during training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. + 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year as a Financial Programs Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or + One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + You must meet thePA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.htmland click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Financial Programs Trainee for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time paraprofessional experience in fiscal administration work (accounting, auditing, budget administration) do you possess? + 1 year or more + Less than 1 year + None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Have you completed a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + Yes + No 06 If you answered No to the above question, how much college coursework have you completed in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 120 credits or more + 90 but less than 120 credits + 60 but less than 90 credits + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 07 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COMPLIANCE Ensures compliance with fiscal policies and controls related to the financial management of funds, grants, entitlements, contracts, or other fiscal-related agreements. Develops and monitors spending plans and other projections for the use and availability of funds in compliance with statutes, policies, or other fiscal controls. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I was responsible for developing spending plans and funding projections. I monitored the plans and projections for compliance with statutes, policies, or other fiscal controls. + B. I monitored spending plans and funding projections for compliance with statutes, policies, or other fiscal controls but did not develop the initial spending plans and funding projections. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing, program auditing, financial auditing, public administration, or data analysis. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to developing and/or monitoring spending plans and funding projections. + The actual duties you performed related to ensuring compliance. + Your level of responsibility. 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS Applies relevant accounting principles and practices for a variety of transactions, such as reporting, recalculation, and reconciliation of funds. Monitors, reconciles, and corrects funds as well as processes transactions. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I evaluated and validated the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. + B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds but did not evaluate or validate the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience monitoring, reconciling, and correcting funds. + Your experience evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Monitors, analyzes, and controls revenue, financial commitments, and expenditures against budgets, grants, contracts, or other financial data to determine appropriate usage and ensure availability of agency funds. Reviews and evaluates increases and decreases in available funding and makes recommendations regarding spending adjustments. Analyzes monthly fiscal projections to determine expenditure levels and availability of funds to the end of the fiscal year. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience analyzing revenue, financial commitments, or expenditures against budgets, grants, or contracts to determine appropriate usage. I used my analysis to implement spending adjustments and ensure availability of funds. + B. I have experience analyzing revenue, financial commitments, or expenditures against budgets, grants, or contracts to determine appropriate usage. Someone else used my analysis to implement spending adjustments and ensure availability of funds. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, finance, management information systems, or qualitative business analysis. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to performing financial analysis. + Your level of responsibility. 16 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance to staff and management in order to prepare and review budgetary requests, fiscal documents, and transactions. Communicates verbally and in writing to explain auditing, accounting, and/or budgeting guidelines and procedures. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience interacting with staff and management to understand concerns and explain auditing, accounting, and/or budgeting guidelines and procedures. I answered questions and recommended possible solutions to problems or concerns. + B. I have experience interacting with staff and management to understand concerns and explain auditing, accounting, and/or budgeting guidelines and procedures. I answered general questions but someone else recommended possible solutions to programs or concerns. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, psychology, or public relations. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 18 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided. + Your level of responsibility. 19 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov