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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration in Pennsylvania

County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

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County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Salary

$54,181.00 - $59,599.10 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-79576-L0315

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Allegheny Co Spt Ad

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0315

Position Number

80012598

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88215000

Bureau / Division

HS Allegheny Co Spt Ad

Worksite Address

One Smithfield Street

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Serena Malahoo

Contact Phone

412.350.6419

Contact Email

serena.malahoo@AlleghenyCounty.US

Description
Benefits
Questions

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2024-79576-L0315). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 20, 2024 TO APRIL 2, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you interested in a career within the field of accounting, which is dedicated to providing vital services for those in your community? Join our team of passionate and hard-working individuals! The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a County Fiscal Officer 1 who possesses a strong working knowledge of human resource (HR) principles and practices, as well as payroll functions. We are looking for self-starters who are able to adapt and work with minimal supervision. Showcase your knowledge and experience in the field and apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Fiscal Officer 1, you will be responsible for preparing and analyzing HR compensation data and implementing processes for preparing, reviewing, and monitoring HR compensation reports for all HR needs within the DHS HR Bureau. You will utilize knowledge of principles and practices of public fiscal administration to analyze compensation equity and salary trends based upon state and government legislation (Fair Labor and Standards Act). You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the HR Personnel Manager regarding union contract salaries, anniversary increases, and merit increases and track such information by utilizing HR and fiscal computer applications, spreadsheets, diagrams, ledgers, and journals.

You will have direct oversight over the HR Payroll Unit for all payroll related functions, including providing guidance, assistance, and training to Payroll Clerks in the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, which has a workforce of over 900 employees. Additional specific duties include processing newly hired and terminated employees, supervising Fiscal Technicians, serving as a contact person for DHS payroll information, and assisting with and preparing correspondence, reports, and other materials as necessary for staff payroll and salary information.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours/week.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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:

Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting; or
Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
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).
This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
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.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a Fiscal Technician for two 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

Have you completed six or more college credits in accounting? 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes
No

04

Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
Yes
No

05

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered no to the above question, type N/A in the text box below.

06

How many years of full-time professional accounting and/or budgetary experience do you possess?
1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None

07

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.

08

Do you possess five or more years of full-time bookkeeping experience?
Yes
No

09

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.

10

How much graduate coursework have you completed in accounting, finance, or a closely 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

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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

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RESEARCH

Conducts research to determine the funding allocation of employee time across various areas and their associated projects and activities. Maintains records and documents associated with the studies and utilizes data collected to assist with the preparation of budgets.

Levels of Performance