Fiscal Officer, Operations Officer I (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire Department

Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience a rewarding career in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere and help drive social impact while serving citizens. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities for growth and development, providing employees with the skills and opportunities to pursue their career aspirations. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. Salary Range Salary: $71,745 – $115,063 annually. Hiring Range: $71,745 – $93,403 annually. Essential Functions Builds and monitors budget expenditures during the fiscal year to ensure compliance with budget limitations; collects data on expenditures, projects budget expenditure trends and deficits and prepares reports; identifies incorrect procedures and charges resulting in budget deficits; makes recommendations to eliminate deficits. Prepares, enters, and tracks requisitions in the City procurement system; includes working with buyers and suppliers. Monitors grant awards received and distributed, grant‑funded programs and accounting systems for compliance with grant requirements; prepares and maintains up‑to‑date records on grant awards and expenditures and grant activities. Monitors and reconciles payroll expenses and ledgers. Reviews and prepares grant applications for funding programs. Prepares and submits required program and fiscal reports. Assists in receipt, distribution, and tracking of grant‑funded purchases to fulfill the function of Logistics within the emergency management structure. Leads or supports the procurement of any needed equipment, supplies, or resources during an emergency/incident whether in the field or at the Emergency Operations Center. Represents Baltimore City and the Office of Emergency Management by participating in or attending local and regional meetings, working groups, committees, advisory groups, and trainings. Provides essential staffing of the Emergency Operations Center for planned and unplanned events, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays for up to 12‑hour shifts. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, management, or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two years of professional experience in performing budgetary, fiscal, contract management, or accounting work. Preferred: Federal grant experience with a focus on fiscal reporting and compliance. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal controls. Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration. Knowledge of grant compliance and funding requirements. Ability to provide administrative support of homeland security grants using multiple online management systems and to maintain compliance with the policies and procedures of the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and various federal authorities. Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely. Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts, reports, and budgetary statements. Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports. Ability to work in person. Ability to complete the following training within six months of hire: FEMA Incident Command Trainings including: ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400; NIMS 700 and 800. Additional Information Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six‑month probation. Equal Employment Opportunity: Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. The City of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr