Budget Analyst

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

Recruitment Range: $50,633-$69,620

(This is a range.  Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)

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This position is located at:

Natural Resource Center

 121 W. Jones Street, 2nd Flr

Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking a dedicated Budget Analyst to join our team. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for fleet management, procurement, invoices, fixed assets, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess risk management and implement appropriate management control systems within the division, including a quality assurance program; and to effectively support the division Section Chiefs, Program Managers, and Auditors respond to findings and use audit information for program improvement.
• Manage expenditures, which include but are not limited to personnel expenses, equipment inventory and purchase, operational supplies, utilities, purchased services, assets, and all other expenses.
• Ensure expenditures are processed in a timely manner and have been allocated to proper accounts, and records are maintained in a manner that is acceptable to the department, state auditor, state budget, and state controller.
• Anticipate or identify problems and develop creative solutions to complex financial, budget, and program management issues in order to increase program effectiveness and customer service while decreasing/maintaining unit costs.
• Manage complex financial processes to perform tasks associated with auditing/processing financial materials.
• Maintain a balanced workflow. The workflow priorities change constantly due to financial requirements and the demands of management and other Department Divisions for reports and data on short notice.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Notary Public certification.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Experience managing a complex budget
• Experience with financial controls, such as auditing and/or financial reporting.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, and/or Word

 Management Preference: 

• Experience with North Carolina Financial Management Systems.
• Experience with North Carolina Purchasing and Contracting System.
• Experience with managing federal grants; planning and implementing changes to financial systems.

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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's 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.

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.

Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;

Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and

Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.

To explore NC State Parks visit: https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department.

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. 

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Parks and Recreation

Kenedi Small

121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-707-9354

employment@dncr.nc.gov

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