Fiscal Technician

Salary: $45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52098-00720
Department: Department of Aging
Division: AN Div of Bdgt and Prcmnt
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 00720
Position Number: 50335050
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A1
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00105114
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Finance/Division of Budget and Procurement
Worksite Address: 555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: Tetyana Osenyak
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THE POSITION
Do you want your advanced clerical-accounting and bookkeeping work to support a team providing quality services and supports that ensure older people in Pennsylvania can age and live well in their homes and communities? In this Fiscal Technician position with the Department of Aging, you will support purchasing and contracting activities that keep these essential programs running smoothly. Experience the satisfaction of knowing your efforts matter by joining our team today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position plays a key role in managing purchasing and contracting tasks that support Department of Aging operations. Work helps ensure that services, supplies, and agreements are handled efficiently, effectively, and according to policy. As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Purchasing Support: Review requests to purchase materials and services; identify and follow proper procedures; and prepare purchase orders, public notices, and other documentation as needed
• Vendor Communication: Make payments to vendors; maintain contact to complete required purchases, resolve discrepancies, and amend contracts as needed
• Invoice Review: Examine invoices for accuracy, prepare them for payment approval, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve issues
• Record Management: Organize and maintain files and logs of procurement documents, correspondences, invoices, purchases, receipts, and related documentation
• Contract Assistance: Prepare and lead requests for proposal and best value documents; help develop technical requirements and award criteria; establish and monitor timelines; participate in meetings and negotiations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school; or
• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an Associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal and external postings for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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AAA - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fiscal Assistant for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

03


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04


What level of college education have you completed in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.


You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• Some coursework
• None

05


If you claimed completion of any amount of education in the question above, how many accounting credits have you completed? If you claimed completion of no amount of education, type N/A in the text box below. If you are claiming credits, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.
06


How many years of full-time experience do you possess maintaining and reviewing fiscal and financial records?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

07


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08


If you claimed any amount of experience in the question above, how many years of full-time work experience do you possess with primary responsibility for posting financial transactions, balancing ledgers, or maintaining accounts payable/receivable?

• 1 year or more
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• None

09


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.


If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes customer accounting transactions and refund requests to determine their accuracy.

Levels of Performance


Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing reported data for completeness and accuracy.
• B. I have experience analyzing reported data for completeness but someone else ensured the accuracy of the data.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, logic, or research methods.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

12


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.
3. Your level of responsibility.

13


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE
Maintains accounts by posting accounting data to ledgers and making adjustments when errors are detected.


Levels of Performance


Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience maintaining accounts. I posted data to the ledgers and made adjustments to the accounts when errors were detected.
• B. I have experience maintaining accounts. I posted data to the ledgers and identified potential errors but someone else made the adjustments to the account.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to maintaining accounts.
3. The type(s) of accounts you maintained.
4. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CUSTOMER SERVICE
Responds to requests and inquiries related to account maintenance and transactions, payment requirements, error resolution, collectible balances due, or the availability of credit for transfer or refund. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations.

Levels of Performance


Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience responding to financial account inquiries and requests AND resolving issues.
• B. I have experience responding to financial account inquiries and requests but escalated issues to someone else for resolution.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, customer service, conflict resolution.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to the customer service you provided.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepares reports that include data such as status of funds, collectible balances, and expenditures. Designs, produces, and modifies worksheets to be used for accounting purposes. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with various customers and business partners. Provides recommendations for correction or action.

Levels of Performance


Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing various types of reports which include recommendations for changes or corrections.
• B. I have experience writing various types of reports which do NOT include recommendations for changes or corrections.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to written communication.
3. The type(s) of documents you prepared.
4. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question