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Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of federal budget activities to comply with the Social Security Administration policies and procedures for establishing DDS federal funding. The DDS federal funding process is governed by Annual and Quarterly Spending Plans. Spending Plans are detailed estimates of the agencys administrative costs for the coming federal fiscal year or quarter. In additions to the Spending Plans the DDS is required to prepare a Federal Monthly Obligations Report. Monthly Obligation Reports record actual obligations for the current month and project obligations for the following two months.
This position consults with the Business Officer Advanced and the DDS administrator in completing a work power analysis for the personnel costs and estimating medical and nonpersonnel costs on a lineitem basis for completion of these reports. This position also gathers and assembles updated staffing information for the weekly State Agency Operations Report. This position must have an indepth knowledge of the different methodologies and timing employed for federal and state budget procedures. This position must also have knowledge of the cost allocation methodology employed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and be able to analyze the effect funds budgeted and received for services to other state agencies have on federal budget projections for the Federal Spending Plans and Monthly Obligation Reports.
The NC Disability Determination Services Division (NCDDS) is the state agency under NC Department of Health and Human Services responsible for making medical determinations on disability claims for the Social Security Administration and state Medicaid office. The NCDDS adjudicates approximately 138000 initial disability applications reconsiderations reviews for continuing eligibility and continuing disability review appeals under the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income program and disability applications for Medicaid. Disability applications and medical records are forwarded to DDS from 40 NC Social Security offices and 100 County Departments of Social Services. DDS Staff determines if additional medical and/or vocational evidence is needed and will schedule claimants for consultative exams to obtain necessary medical test results that will allow DDS staff to reach a proper decision on the claim. The division has 731 FTE positions with core operations consisting of 26 case processing units. DDS operates entirely on the SSA national network independent of state computer systems. DDS Staff are credentialed in accordance with Federal HSPD12 standards and the 168000 . facility is required to meet federal security guidelines. The NC DDS is the 7th largest of 52 DDS funded by SSA and operates on an average annual budget of $75 million.
The Disability Determination Services Budget and Planning Unit is responsible for performing a variety of federalandstatebudgetactivitiestocomplywithpoliciesandproceduresgoverningtheSocialSecurity Administrations budget process and federal fiscal reporting requirements and the states budget process and state fiscal reporting requirements. This unit will interact daily with the DDS Administrator and two Deputy Directors Operations and Administration regarding the achievement of workload goals and objectives which are directly tied to the federal budgetary process. This Budget and Planning Unit is directly responsible for establishing the federal and state budgets for the DDS; the preparation processing maintenance and administration activities associated with all agency contracts and invoices; purchasing or leasing of all agency supplies furniture and equipment; and processing DDS staff travel. This unit is also responsible for calculating weekly monthly and annual hours work to be submitted to the Social Security Administration. This unit is also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the DDS Vendor File.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forbenefits.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of state and federal fiscal and budgetary activities and responsibilities.
- Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets.
- Ability to work with various people and units within an organization.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Graduation from a fouryear college or university preferably with a major in business public or hospital administration and four years administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program;
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience. . .Supplemental and Contact Information
DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Member4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data records and systems. Following the interview process the recommended candidate will be contacted and asked to submit to an initial prescreen Federal background investigation through the SSA Office of Human Resources (DCHR). If the prescreen is favorable a conditional job offer can be extended. After a new hires start date continued employment is still contingent upon full suitability clearance through the DCHR which entails submitting to a detailed security questionnaire and a potential interview from a DCHR investigator that may include the need for a medical release from the individual during the investigative process. At any point during employment a final determination by the SSA that the employee does not have a favorable suitability determination will lead to termination of employment.NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Talent Acquisition at ..
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