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Fiscal Specialist (Fiscal Technician) (Local Government) - Blair County MH/ID

Salary

$18.42 Hourly

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-28952-L0380

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Blair Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

07/07/2025

Closing Date

7/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0380

Position Number

80001724

Union

UMWA

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213407

Bureau / Division

HS Blair Co Mh/Id Unit

Worksite Address

423 Allegheny Street

Worksite Address

Suite 441-B

City

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16648

Contact Name

Tricia Johnson

Contact Phone

814.693.3023

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you searching for an exciting career in county government in which you can utilize your accounting experience to conduct a wide-range of fiscal operations? If so, join our team at Blair County Department of Social Services as a Fiscal Specialist! Our vision is to ensure those who have mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and other human service needs have the opportunity to exercise choice and control in their lives and the responsibility to use their strengths and abilities to contribute to their family and community. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and various opportunities for professional development. Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Specialist, your primary responsibility will be managing the accounting needs for all program transactions funded through the Department of Social Services revenue streams. Routine duties entail maintaining client databases and general data entry; ensuring requested invoices meet all federal, state, and county mandated requirements; and ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement to providers, consultants, and county staff for services rendered to county residents. You will also assist with balancing expense accounts for year-end reporting.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 35 hour work week.

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ 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 Assistant ; or

+ Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school ; or

+ One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration ; or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

+ You must pass a background investigation.

+ A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and 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.

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.

01

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

What level of college education have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration? 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.organd 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.

+ Bachelor's degree or higher

+ Associate's degree

+ Some coursework

+ None

04

If you claimed college education in the question above, how many accounting credits have you completed? If you did not claim college education, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time experience do you possess maintaining and reviewing fiscal and financial records?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

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 experience must also 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.

07

If you claimed any amount of experience in the question above, how many years of full-time work experience do you possess with primary responsibility for posting financial transactions, balancing ledgers, or maintaining accounts payable/receivable?

+ 1 year or more

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

08

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.

09

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 will not be 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZING INFORMATION

Reviews and analyzes documents including applications, records, documents, transactions, reports, etc., to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact on accounts, and communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections to accounts.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reviewing and analyzing documents to determine their accuracy or impact on the client. I was responsible for communicating my findings and making any necessary adjustments or corrections.

+ B. I have experience reviewing and analyzing documents to determine their accuracy or impact on the client. I was responsible for communicating my findings to someone else who made any necessary adjustments or corrections.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or analytics.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11

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 analyzing information in documents including the type of information and documents you analyzed.

+ Your level of responsibility for recommending or making corrections or adjustments to documents.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CUSTOMER SERVICE

Gathers data and verifies the accuracy of information and responds to requests for information on rules, regulations, procedures, and accounts, and prepares reports as requested.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for diffusing adversarial situations.

+ B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. When dealing with adversarial situations, I escalated these concerns to another person.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or customer service.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14

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 providing customer service.

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMPLIANCE

Consolidates and summarizes financial data using computerized or manual accounting systems. Analyzes financial records such as accounting books, ledgers, payroll, and financial records in order to determine compliance. Identifies areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, reports, and tax returns. Develops and implements procedures based on risk.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing financial records in order to determine compliance and identify areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of such records. I was responsible for developing and implementing audit or internal control procedures based on risk.

+ B. I have experience analyzing financial records in order to determine compliance and identify areas of risk related to the accuracy and completeness of such records. Someone else was responsible for developing and implementing audit or control procedures based on risk.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, economics, finance, international business, management information systems, qualitative business analysis, or business calculus.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

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 analyzing financial records.

+ Your experience developing and auditing internal control procedures.

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written and financial reports that include data such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, and expenditures. Designs, produces, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various customers and business partners.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. I was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.

+ B. I have experience preparing written or financial documents. Someone else was responsible for the final written report that conveyed findings such as status of funds, appropriations, budgets, or expenditures.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

20

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 preparing written or financial documents.

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

21

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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