Business Officer I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Business Officer I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

The Professional Services Management Unit (PSMU) is comprised of two sections: the Consultant Procurement Group and the Financial Review Group. The Consultant Procurement Group manages procurement of all professional and specialty consultant talent that supports divisions units and travel modes of NCDOT at all levels and phases of the project. The Financial Review Group reviews evaluates and approves consultant contracts purchase orders and invoices statewide.

PSMU is looking for a Business Officer I to develop and maintain the program/section to fulfill the duties of the Financial Review Group. This program is charged with the review and ultimate approval of consultant financial items that are established by the 14 Highway Divisions and other Division of Highways Units and the Turnpike Authority for essential consultant work provided for NCDOT projects. Because of the magnitude of these expenditures the consequence of error is significant and could negatively and significantly impact NCDOTs ability to produce projects on budget and within required deadlines.

In this role you will:

Utilize your significant experience with financial principles and practices; SAP processes actions and research methods; NCDOT policies and procedures; and procurement and contract laws and guidance.
Review and/or develop guidelines processes procedures and training to prevent errors that could cause overpayments delayed payments and contract disputes.
Support PSMUs Unit Head in the supervision and day-to-day operations activities and decisions for the Financial Review Groups administrative staff.
Act as the subject matter expert you will be the resource for processing consultant financial items which include purchase orders standalone purchase orders Limited Services Contracts and invoices.
Determine and provide additional training to address repeated errors.
Perform Human Resource and Office Management support activities and workflows for PSMU.
Will work independently with minimal supervision.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: Salary Grade NC14 / Salary Range $50633.00 - $88607.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with general office operations technologies accounting principles and practices andHR policies and practices.
• Experience utilizingSAP processes actions research methods invoicing procedures and procurement processes.
• Experience applying financial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures and procurement and contract laws and guidance.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates officials and the public.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in accounting business finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience one year of which should be in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Andriette Dana Clifton

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