Budget Analyst II

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

CFO-Financial Management Division

Job Classification Title

Budget Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

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 are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

INTERNAL POSTING - only temporary or permanent NC state government employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply.

The primary purpose of this position in the Budget Unit of the Financial Management Division will be to work with business units within the Department to define and manage their budgets throughout the year. Specific responsibilities include advising staff preparing estimates and planning for future budgetary needs completing budget revisions explaining the budget process and required budget forms and establishing the final budget as enacted by the General Assembly in the Departments financial and budget systems. The Budget Unit has taken on additional responsibilities required by Legislation Fiscal Research State Budget and senior management to analyze and report information. Budget information is required to make better informed decisions that will impact the Agency for many years. The position will be tasked with preventing incorrect funding/expending from occurring for various personnel and operating budgets. The talent required to meet these demands are advanced and require a high level of knowledge skills and abilities for compliance with state and federal requirements for the use of public funds.
Daily duties would include calculating and maintaining lapsed salary balances reviewing and approving certain uses of lapsed salary balances preparing lapsed salary budget revisions completing month end and year end realignment budget revisions reviewing and approving personnel and position actions in FIORI as an agency Funding Approver reviewing and approving salary reserve requests maintaining Field and Equipment spreadsheets as well as helping to complete various special requests.

Experience with Integrated Budget Information System Salary Control System BEACON / FIORI and SAP is helpful but not required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC16 $57983.00 $101470.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and governmental budgeting and accounting with specific focus on impacts to the Department of Transportation.
• Knowledge of the fiscal operational and regulatory policies of state government and skill in organizing and presenting clearly oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability using accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent.
• Knowledge of the financial structure accounting and budget systems and financial procedures of the State of North Carolina and the Department of Transportation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Departmental and Division personnel other State Agencies legislators and the general 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 business administration public administration accounting or related field from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; 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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