Fiscal Technician (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 10/1/2024
SALARY RANGE: $65,159.00 - $79,451.00 Annually
BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
PROBATION : All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Fiscal Technician for the Court Administration office. The incumbent will report to the Court Administrator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects and compiles budget data; assembles budget forms and records data on forms; projects and recommends budget expenditures; prepares budget program and other narrative statements; reviews budget data and prepares reports for superiors,
• Monitors budget expenditures during the fiscal year to ensure compliance with budget limitations; collects data on expenditures, projects budget expenditure trends and deficits; makes recommendations to eliminate deficits,
• Orders office supplies from the City Warehouse and vendors for agency officials and staff; conducts an annual inventory of agency office supplies and related materials,
• Allocates funding to various budget accounts,
• Compiles and types of necessary data to process forms and specifications for procurement transactions,
• When requested, obtains bid proposals from vendors, and recommends the purchase of commodities and services; prepares requisitions using bid estimates,
• Prepares grant applications for funding of programs and prepares reports of grant expenditures; prepares cost analyses on new programs,
• Maintains unit production records and related files; compiles statistical reports as required,
• Plans, develops, and recommends new fiscal procedures,
• Acts as a liaison between units in a city government organization, providing guidance in the management of financial operations and assuring compliance with budgetary limitations and restraints and fiscal procedures,
• Performs complex mathematical calculations to determine salaries, adjustments, and deductions,
• Attends and participates in meetings involving such financial matters as budget expenditures, material and equipment purchases, office rentals, and energy conservation,
• May reconcile and maintain payroll files, records, ledgers, and journals,
• Reviews verify and approves purchase orders, requisitions, personnel action requests, and other forms for sufficient funding,
• Prepares correspondence and financial reports,
• Performs office work including filing, typing, and record maintenance,
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION : A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience performing budgetary, fiscal, or accounting work. Experience and knowledge of Baltimore City's purchasing system and purchase card practices are preferred. Be able to interact professionally with judges, attorneys, public officials, and colleagues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgetary and fiscal analysis.
• Knowledge of the City of Baltimore's procurement policies,
• Knowledge of Workday (preferred),
• Knowledge of standard payroll practices, systems, terminology, and procedures,
• Skill in performing complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy,
• Ability to compile, collect, assemble, and verify budgetary data,
• Ability to prepare, control, maintain, and reconcile complex records and to compile and prepare statistical reports,
• Ability to appear before Judges, Court Administrator, City government, and public officials, and speak clearly and concisely in eliciting support for budget requests,
• Ability to prepare reports on budgetary expenditures,
• Ability to develop and recommend fiscal procedures,
• Ability to perform accounting functions within an automated system,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with extensive knowledge of Excel,
• Analytical skills and attention to detail,
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a production environment under strict deadlines,
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and competence when dealing with the Judiciary, public officials, professional personnel, members of the Bar, litigants, and the general public.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
TO APPLY:
This position is open until filled.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ms. Jacqueline Hale Circuit Court for Baltimore City
111 N. Calvert Street, Room 244 Baltimore, Maryland 21202

TTY 396-4930
**No phone calls please**
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