County Fiscal Officer 2 (Local Government) - Cambria County Children & Youth Services

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-13741-L0316. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 9, 2024 TO DECEMBER 22, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Cambria County Children & Youth Services is seeking a capable and dedicated candidate to supervise and administer our program's fiscal operations. In this County Fiscal Officer 2 role, you will have the opportunity to become an essential part of an organization that strives to assure the safety and wellbeing of children in our community. Find a fulfilling home for your accounting and leadership talents with our team!

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the work of our office's fiscal and accounting professionals, assigning tasks based on staff ability, and ensuring that all fiscal and accounting tasks are completed within established timeframes. This includes reviewing work and making sure staff receive necessary training, especially for involvement with federal programs.

As Fiscal Officer, you will also prepare the agency's budgets by reviewing previous expenditures, analyzing program changes, and projecting estimated costs based on funding requirements, as well as assist the agency administrator in the preparation a needs-based plan and the development of fiscal reports. Your work will ensure that vital programs can continue to serve children and families in need of our support, while keeping our operations funded and in compliance with all reporting requirements. Our agency's professional staff will trust your guidance in the completion of mandated forms relating to financial matters.

Additionally, you will oversee all grants obtained by the agency, ensure regulations governing each are followed, and prepare all financial reports for submission to the state offices. Responsibilities also include assisting in the preparation for, and participating in, required audits. Make the most of your fiscal and supervisory skills with an agency that is committed to providing services that are community-based and child and family-focused for the benefit of all people in Cambria County. Join our team and contribute to our mission!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 1; or
• Two years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• Four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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/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.

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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.

• 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.