Assistant Budget Manager (15234, Grade 26) presso The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an Assistant Budget Manager to work collaboratively with the Department’s Budget Manager. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a world class parks and recreation system. Prince George’s County has 27 municipalities, from rural to urban communities, with a land area of approximately 500 square miles. If you are interested in working for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Assistant Budget Manager position.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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Position Duties

The ideal candidate will work very closely with the Department's Budget Manager to analyze, prepare, monitor, and allocate annual operating budgets; assist in the forecast analysis, review, and preparation of timely accurate monthly reports; manage year-end activities; prepare detailed budget charts, tables, and spreadsheets for a variety of budgetary analysis; provide financial advice and guidance to division staff; and provide high level special project coordination for the Budget Manager.

This position will also serve as a liaison with the Corporate Finance and Budget Offices. In addition, the Assistant Budget Manager will provide financial assistance, advice and guidance to the Planning Department’s divisions in matters related to procurement and budget, including developing and conducting training for Department staff to ensure programmatic compliance.  This is a professional position that provides advice and counsel regarding policies and procedures, conducts audits and makes recommendations to Budget Manager and Departmental Executive Staff.

The Assistant Budget Manager will also be charged with administering and consulting on the execution of Department contracts, as well as managing Department cash funds, and an employee fund. The selected candidate will primarily support the Planning Department Budget Manager and will be required to act in her absence. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management,
finance or any related field.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Preferred Education and  Experience

1. Minimum of six (6) years’ accounting or budgeting experience in a government or non-profit organization.
2. Received formal budget training from a higher learning institution or professional organization.
3. Skilled in the development of PowerPoint presentations; proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, and Excel software; and ability to quickly learn new computer programs especially pertaining to financial management.
4. Experience in auditing petty cash or other cash handling and management responsibilities.
5. Ability to identify and correct mathematical and accounting errors.
6. Experience in working with confidential data.
7. Ability to work independently, accept responsibility, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
8. Ability to communicate through effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other Qualifications

Classification Specification: Administrative Specialist III

Why Prince George’s Planning?

Amenities:

• Telework opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Onsite fitness center
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
• Free parking is available for employees
• Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
• Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $68,912 to $122,285 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Administrative Specialist III level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan. 

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selection Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.