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Reference #: 4621126 THE POSITION Are you a detail-oriented professional interested in a career where you have the opportunity to utilize your analytical and financial expertise? The Department of Aging is seeking a Fiscal Management Specialist 2 to join our Bureau of Finance staff. In this role, you will oversee the planning, management, and oversight of financial operations related to grant funding for Area Agencies on Aging. If this opportunity aligns with your career objectives, please submit your application today to join our dedicated team of skilled experts! Your efforts will help support a Pennsylvania where older adults are embraced and empowered to live and age with dignity and respect.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Management Specialist 2, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the financial administration procedures for grants to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Duties include funds reporting and monitoring as well as providing technical assistance on fiscal procedures for the department's budget of more than $600 million federal and state funds. Work involves completing various tasks in regards to contract and grant procurement and monitoring including both expenditure and budget analysis. You will have the opportunity to utilize your analytical knowledge and training as you investigate, analyze, resolve, and respond to department fiscal-related matters and questions from Area Agencies on Aging.

Hundreds of millions of dollars are allocated annually to provide a wide array of services and programs intended to help older Pennsylvanians live and thrive in their homes and communities for as long as possible. These services include meals, caregiver support, health and wellness services, personal assistance, senior community centers, Medicare counseling, transportation, job training, elder abuse prevention, and more.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: This position is headquartered in Harrisburg.  With the administration and agency leadership's support, this position is eligible for a part time telework. Management may discontinue the telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. You will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg when needed. If you are unable to telework, you will report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.  The location where you perform your telework must be located within a reasonable travel distance of the Headquarters office in Harrisburg, within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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 Fiscal Management Specialist 1; or One year of experience in professional fiscal administration, 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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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/ed cation). 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.