DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS
-LIMITED PERIOD POSITION-
Opening Date: October 4, 2024
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Job Class Code: 0393
Grade: 24
Salary: $51,688.00 - $72,467.20/Annually
Position Number: 014001187
Purpose:
To oversee, administer and monitor the fiscal requirements of the funding for CTE schools from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, and to conduct monitoring of allowable uses of funds by CTE schools to ensure the intent and purpose of the state regulations are being met with fidelity. Works collaboratively with the CTE team to achieve program goals, fiscal monitoring and compliance. Identifies and reports information to the state fiscal management team, including financial data and reporting timeframes to agency managers for decision-making purposes. Implements fiscal grant monitoring and risk assessment processes and activities. Extracts and analyzes grant and related data for quality assurance to facilitate scheduled data reporting requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Maine Municipal Bond Bank process and regulations
- Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of analysis, work simplification, and forms and records control.
- Knowledge and utilization of AdvantageME and PurchasingME with the ability to implement technical assistance and professional development to fiscal management Team.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and implement applicable state and federal education funding laws, and requirements and regulations.
- Knowledge and ability to manage and monitor federal funding streams in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Knowledge of state RFA process and contract administration
- Ability to gather and organize financial reporting information to consider and implement solutions and modifications to invoice processing procedure.
- Ability to apply State and Federal accounting practices, financial and budgetary procedures and systems, legislative processes as they impact grant programs and program funding.
- Ability to organize, develop and analyze financial databases and electronic reporting systems to perform direct database manipulations to correct errors, perform updates and maintain effective and efficient operation of the system.
- Ability to communicate effectively about finances and finance issues with other finance professionals.
- Ability to provide training and technical assistance to CTE school staff regarding financial processes and procedures and contract execution process.
- Ability to use digital communications and information management systems (i.e. all current Microsoft office suite of products including Outlook, Word, Excel.)
- Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally in oral and written communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to write clearly and effectively.
- Ability to Develop and implement fiscal monitoring in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collation, development, and submission of all required quarterly and annual reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Eight (8) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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