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Announcement
Number: LECO0885
Classification Number: C1243
Open: January 30, 2009
Close: February 13, 2009
Location: Salem
Fiscal Analyst 1
Budget Analyst
$ 3577 - $ 4941
Monthly
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position is with the Oregon Department of Corrections’ (ODOC),
Budget Office in Salem.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants
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.
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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:
- three years experience in management, policy or
program analysis, or technical-level budgetary support activities. OR
- 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).
To receive credit for required courses,
submit a photocopy of transcripts.
If
you meet the “TO QUALIFY” section of this announcement, please
see “THIS IS THE TEST”.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This
position is to assist in the formulation and development of the Department's
biennial budget document, and, following legislative approval, in the
execution and management of the Department's approved budget. Major duties:
- assists in the formulation and development of
the Department of Corrections biennial budget document and following
legislative approval, inputs and maintains budgeted dollars in the
accounting records. Coordinates publication of printed agency
budget documents;
- prepares department-wide and program-level
monthly financial status and expenditure projection reports for
distribution to superintendents and program managers. Evaluates
available revenues, develops revenue projects and recommends fiscal
adjustments as needed. Monitors program activity for DOC and the
Criminal Justice Commission and reviews monthly progress reports with
agency program managers and makes recommendations as appropriate;
- maintains various agency-wide tracking
databases, including a position/personnel database for vacancy tracking
and reporting for approximately 5,000 positions. Prepares and submits
Permanent Finance Plans to the Department of Administrative Services and
coordinates with DOC Human Resources. Monitors agency-wide position
authority status; and
- performs on-line data entry into ORBITS, PICS,
and the Criminal Justice Commission. These are the various
statewide budgeting and accounting databases. Prepares and tracks
budget input to accounting system in an accurate and timely manner.
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;
- performs work in an office environment with
prolonged sitting at computer terminals; and
- may require overtime during budget development
and preparation of special analyses;
- will have periodic contact with incarcerated
felons; and
- requires occasional travel.
BENEFITS
Discover
all the benefits 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).
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
THIS IS THE TEST
On
a separate sheet (not to exceed three pages) describe your work experience
(paid or unpaid) and training which relates to each question. Be sure that
the jobs where you gained the experience that you describe in your answers
are listed in the Work History section of your application form. Your grade
will be based on your answers. Answer each part of the question separately.
Number your answers to correspond with the question. Attach the answer sheet
to your application. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete. The
selection process will consist of an evaluation of your experience and
training and your answers to the question.
- The employee in this position is responsible
for advising and making budget and accounting decisions for their
assigned divisions within the department. Please describe:
a) your budgeting and accounting experience;
b) with whom you interacted; and
c) what kinds of automated budget and accounting systems you have used.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
 Veterans
Preference Points 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.
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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.
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