[ORBITS-Users] Fiscal Analyst 2 Opening at Corrections

Wed Nov 12 14:49:15 PST 2008

Listed below is an FA2 opening at Department of Corrections. . .

Announcement Number: LECO0872
Classification Number: C1244
Open: November 12, 2008 
Close: November 26, 2008 
Location: Salem

FISCAL ANALYST 2 
Budget Analyst 
$4292 - $5964 Monthly

GENERAL INFORMATION

This employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections
(DOC) Office of Planning and Budget within the Director's Office. There
are currently two vacancies. This recruitment will be used to establish
a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be
used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor
Vehicles Division check as well as a thorough background investigation.
Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.

  <http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/PUBAFF/oam_welcome.shtml> 

TO QUALIFY

Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the
qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your
application form must clearly show that you have:

*	Five years of progressively responsible experience that included
the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal
system; OR 
*	five years of professional-level experience in accounting,
fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have
included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information; OR 
*	successful completion of the Department of Administrative
Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program. 

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public or Non-Profit Management,
Finance, Accounting or a related degree (such as Public Policy,
Political Science, Public Administration, Economics or other analytical
or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required
experience.

A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for
four of the five years.

You must attach copies of your transcripts if you are using your degree
to qualify. 

If you meet the minimum qualifications listed above, please see the TO
APPLY section at the end of the announcement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The purpose of these positions are to assist in the formulation and
development of the Department's biennial budget and, following
legislative approval, input and maintain budgeted dollars in the
accounting records and statewide budget systems, assist managers in the
development, evaluation and analysis of programs and activities, prepare
allotment plans and monitor budget execution for compliance and/or
required funding deviations. Major duties:

*	Responsible for planning, preparation and development of major
components of the Department's biennial budget. Analyzes funding and
staffing needs to achieve policy/program decisions; communicates issues
and concerns to Budget Manager. Uses the Oregon Budget Information
Tracking Systems (ORBITS) and Position Information Control System (PICS)
to develop budget information for presentations, analysis and
decision-making. Assists in developing materials for legislative
presentations by Department management staff. Makes the necessary
changes in ORBITS, PICS and agency budget documents to reflect decisions
by the Governor and Legislature; 
*	Assists functional unit managers in assessing resources
necessary for implementation of proposed legislation. Coordinates
responses from managers. Prepares fiscal impact statements reflecting
the necessary resources; and 
*	Prepares budget status reports for program managers. Recommends
corrective action as needed. Reconciles division and program budgets to
legislatively approved budgets. Analyzes expenditures for functional
units to ensure operations are within the scope of the approved budget
and legal restrictions outlined by statute and rule. Identifies
potential problems and recommends solutions to Assistant Directors and
managers. Prepares budget deviation and contingency plans for assigned
programs and divisions. Reallocates resources as needed to reflect
expenditure patterns and plans. Assists in the preparation of Emergency
Board requests and reports. Prepares quarterly allotment plans based on
expenditure patterns and forecasts. Assists the Budget Manager in
development and presentation of training materials. Provides training as
needed. Assists the Budget Manager in identifying the fiscal impact of
special projects, management proposals and options. Serves as a resource
for all Department personnel on budget matters. Serves on various
committees and process teams. Other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

*	will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values
of the department; 
*	requires being a role-model of pro-social behavior and having an
attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others; 
*	must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive
change; 
*	typical office conditions and hours; 
*	may require occasional overtime during budget preparation and
preparation of special analyses; and 
*	daily contact with inmate janitors. 

Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record or provide an
acceptable alternative method of transportation. 

BENEFITS

Discover all the benefits
<http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/HR/r_benefits.shtml>  that are available to
Department of Correction's employees like medical, dental, life, and
disability insurance coverage. Employees receive paid time off,
retirement benefits and access to participation in the Oregon Savings
Growth Plan.

TO APPLY 

You must submit a State of Oregon application form (PD100
<http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/HR/r_apps_forms.shtml> ), copies of
transcripts and a cover letter addressing the desired attributes below.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in the application
process, contact the Department of Corrections at (877) 888-5234. You
can get a state application form from any local State Employment Office
or by the Internet: http://www.odocjobs.com
<http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/HR> 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 

Attach a cover letter (not to exceed three pages) addressing the
"Desired Attributes" listed below. Please clearly describe examples of
your actions, and the results of these actions, which specifically
demonstrate your possession of the attributes. If there are several
parts to a desired attribute, answer each part separately. Number your
answers to correspond with each attribute. The experience/training
described on the application along with the Cover Letter will be used to
identify which applicants will be invited for interviews.

The ideal candidate should have a performance record demonstrating the
following attributes:

1.	Effective analytical and problem solving skills combined with
strong oral and written communication skills; 
2.	Technical and professional experience in the maintenance of an
automated budget system and usage of an automated accounting system; 
3.	Technical and professional experience in budget development and
execution. 
4.	Experience designing and implementing changes to automated
systems or processes for procedural requirements, business requirements
and /or improved efficiency; 
5.	Working independently; showing initiative and drive to complete
projects accurately; and 
6.	Working as a professional interacting with executives and
management staff effectively and collaboratively. 

If a small number of applicants, those individuals meeting the minimum
qualifications may be placed on the list with a code of QLF (qualified).
If a large number of applications are received, individuals will be
evaluated on their responses to the questions listed above.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS 

 Veterans Preference Points <http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/HR/Vet.shtml>
are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Oregon
Department of Corrections. Veterans must provide appropriate
documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must
submit the documentation with each application.

Required documentation must include: 

*	a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR 
*	a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference
letter from the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs for the
ten (10) point preference. 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: 

Department of Corrections
ATTN: Janelle Brown, Recruitment Analyst 
1793 13th Street SE, Suite 1
Salem, Oregon 97302-2599
FAX: (503) 378-5449 

  <http://www.odocjobs.com/> 

Notice of results will be sent by mail.  Although agencies are not
required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of
the results.  Your request must be received within 10 days from the date
of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.  However, if
the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which
must be received in our office by the close date.

Application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the close date.
Submit only the required materials.  Reference letters, resumes or work
examples should be kept for interviews.  The Dept. of Corrections cannot
be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result
of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail.  We are
unable to verify receipt of your application materials due to the volume
of applications received daily.  If you fax your application, please
forward a hard copy by mail.

KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW. 
COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.

Janelle Brown, Security-Plus Recruitment Analyst
Oregon Dept of Corrections
Human Resources, Operations Section
1793 13th Street, SE
Salem, OR 97302
P: 503/934-1085
F: 503/378-5449

www.odocjobs.com <http://www.odocjobs.com/>  

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