Management Analyst II - Department of Corrections

Job Title

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs advanced professional fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties. Examples of essential duties include formulating, executing, and controlling large and comprehensive operating, capital and grant budgets; analyzing expenses, revenues, and other budgetary data; preparing, reviewing, and analyzing budget requests, justifications, and related fiscal documents; formulating budget proposals; preparing and analyzing budget projections; overseeing the procurement of goods, services, supplies and equipment; providing advice and guidance to agency staff regarding purchasing activities; reviewing, monitoring, and authorizing expenditures; authorizing purchase requests, requisitions, direct payments, and procurement card purchases; leading, coordinating, and conducting administrative and management studies; researching, analyzing, and reporting on a variety of informational, operational, and management issues; analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, and methods; analyzing staffing requirements, work scheduling, equipment and facilities; performing fiscal analyses of management proposals; performing statistical analysis of data; researching, writing, and presenting comprehensive reports and memorandums; preparing and processing contracts; overseeing the execution of contracts; managing special service contracts with outside vendors; administering grants; preparing grant application submittals; serving as liaison between the granter and the agency; monitoring expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with guidelines and appropriation balances; leading, coordinating, and conducting special programs and projects; developing, implementing, and evaluating management informational systems.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field PLUS two years' experience performing professional fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties. (Additional experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education in business administration, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.) Knowledge, skills, and abilities (entry level) include thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and statistical data analysis; knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and systems; thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage; skill in the use of personal computers and office software packages; skill in formulating, executing, and controlling budgets; skill in analyzing expenses, revenues and other budgetary data; skill in researching, analyzing, and reporting on management issues; skill in performing fiscal analyses of proposals. Skill in performing statistical analysis of data; skill in administering contracts and grants. Ability to lead, coordinate, and conducting special programs and projects. Knowledge, skills, and abilities (full performance) include knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures; knowledge of County budgetary and purchasing processes, procedures, and methods; skill in leading, coordinating, and conducting programs and special projects.

Conditions of Employment

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Benefits

Employment benefits for full-time, merit or classified employees. Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Salary Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification. Sick Leave Vacation Leave Personal Leave Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Educational Assistance 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.