Fiscal Liaison (Financial Program Manager - PN 20014521)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) is one of Ohio Department of Health’s core public health responsibilities. BHP provides direction, support and coordination in preventing, preparing for and responding to events that threaten the public’s health. BHP maintains an all hazards approach in response to natural and man-made disasters, acts of bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other emergencies that impact the health of the public. 

BHP is seeking one (1) candidate to fill our vacant Financial Program Manager role. This position will manage and coordinate budget and financial program for the Bureau of Health Preparedness and formulate and implement program policies and procedures.

What You'Ll Do:

• Oversees funding sources supporting assigned programs and assures adherence to relevant and proper fiscal policies.
• Monitors and provides direction and technical assistance to Bureau Chief in the implementation applicable regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
• Directs development and monitoring of intra and inter agency agreements.
• Oversees development and monitoring of program out-of-state travel budget and expenditures. Drafts and/or oversees preparation of summary budget reports for Bureau Chief and program managers.
• Prepares, reviews and approves all fiscal documents and coordinates preparation of contracts and sub grants.
• Organizes and reports budget issues.
• Monitors balances on purchase orders and provides Bureau program managers with related updates.
• Closes purchase orders as required.
• Verifies programs submit proper supporting documentation and accurate coding.
• Generates and maintains daily fiscal reports.
• Establishes and oversees maintenance of fiscal controls and monitors fiscal records.
• Coordinates and monitors implementation of necessary requirements to obtain federal funding and sub grant funding.
• Oversees management of appropriate funds and reviews requests for continued funding.
• Develops proposals and administers program projects.
• Directs development of state budget process and programmatic budgets for assigned bureau and offices.
• Develops final budget for approval by Bureau/Office chiefs.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.

Or

• Completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 
• 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration. 

Or

• Completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field;
• 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration. 

Or

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
• Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Program Management, Budgeting
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Organizing and Planning

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($39.22 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($41.46) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.  

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Background Check Information:

 The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.