BUDGET SPECIALIST

BUDGET SPECIALIST - 64035229

This is a full-time, daily in-office position and requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

This is a professional position that requires independent application of a variety of skills in the Budget Office of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. This position reports directly to the Budget Director and will serve in budget development, reconciliation, and monitoring of programs, mainly in relation to but not limited HIV/AIDS Ryan White Part A, Ryan White Part B, Ryan White Part C, General Revenue, HIV Prevention, and various other funding sources. Incumbent will conduct financial audits of funds expended in the Communicable Diseases Program Office and reconcile all funding categories, forecasts expending utilization based on fiscal year(s). Determines compliance of funds utilized based on applicable laws and regulations (state and federal). Meets with program supervisors in HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB to discuss allowable cost, forecast on spending allocation and makes recommendations on spending guidance. Maintains an ongoing accounting system of all funding streams. Prepares financial statements and reports for the Director of Communicable Diseases, HIV and STD Programs Supervisors, Budget Director, and Bureau of HIV/AIDS. Works closely with the FDOH HIV/AIDS Section budget and program office in Tallahassee as well the budget department locally to assure that budget and financial reports are shared and reconciled in FLAIR, AIMS, Provide Enterprise, and other financial systems as applicable. Incumbent will assist in the development of grant application budgets and ensure applications meet all financial requirement of the grant announcement. Approves, through MFMP e-procurement, all commodity and contractual services procurements assuring compliance with planned, approved budget. Participates in community meetings/trainings and forums including national days of HIV/AIDS observance. Attends/participates in required trainings, meetings, and conferences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Word, Power Point and Excel including Pivot Tables. Ability to conduct fact-finding research Ability to work independently Ability to solve problems and make decisions

Minimum Qualifications

Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency. This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. This position is a full-time, in-office position. Experience with directly developing and managing multi-million dollar budgets. Experience in professionally presenting and articulating budgets and data to managers. Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Cash Balance Reports. A valid driver license free of major infractions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in directly managing multiple Federal, state, and local grants for a government agency. A Bachelor Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration from an accredited college or university. Experience with Florida's FIRS report analysis, budget module Data entry and collocated oca preparation.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available: State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.