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Wake County, NC, USA

Description of Work ANTICIPATED VACANCY • **EXEMPT MANAGERIAL*** Recruitment Range: $90,000 - $129,500 Salary Grade: GN20 Interview Dates: April 3, 2019; April 4, 2019; April 5, 2019;April 11, 2019 
Department Information:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to theenvironment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. To learn more about the Department of Environmental Quality please visit our website athttp://deq.nc.gov/. Division Information: The Financial Services Division is the business manager for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and is tasked with the responsibility for overseeing budget management, federal grant management, service contracts, commodity and service purchasing, building construction, acquisition/disposition of real property and risk management, account functions, as well as an array of general administrative services. The primary objective for the Financial Services Division is the timely processing of divisional requirements in compliance with general statues, the Office of State Controller, and accepted policies and procedures. The division is currently comprised of three main units: Accounting, Budgeting, and Procurement & Facilities. The CFO has four direct reports, three who lead the above listed functional areas and one Accounting Clerk. FSD is comprised of 31 positions overall. Position Information: The Chief Financial Officerfor the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is a pivotal position in the leadership of the organization. This position leads the financial oversight responsibilities for the department and sets the tone for DEQ's ability to sustainably achieve its environmental mission and competitively advance its innovative approaches to economic viability for the state. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Financial Services Division. This position is part of the DEQ Executive Management team and is responsible for providing executive direction and management over the Department of Environmental Quality accounting, budget, purchasing, facilities management and business programs. Job duties range from budget and strategic planning, organizing business functions, quality assurance and fiscally defending the agency. This position provides leadership in the development of department's strategic plan including the development and execution of the department's overall strategic goals. The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet the business need. This position is physically located in the Green Square Building in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies • *To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit** Qualified applicants must possess and the application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: • Thoroughknowledge of budgeting and accounting principles. • Thorough knowledge of professional fiscal theory, techniques, practices, and procedures. • Knowledge of North Carolina Accounting, Budgeting and Purchasing or ability to learn within six (6) months. • Knowledge in review and managing fiscal operations and services. • Must have skills inmanaging teams, managing and leading employees. • Thorough knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing the fiscal program. • Ability to interpret and relate relevant agency practices, procedures, and principles to federal and state regulations. • Must be able to build and maintain good relationships with a variety of stakeholders. • Must be able to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences. Applicant must meet both the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework and seven years of professional accounting experience, of which at least three are managerial; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Management Preference: Certification as a Public Accountant Supplemental and Contact Information To apply for this position, please click the APPLY button. All relevant experience must be included on the application to receive proper credit. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted by an applicant to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Applicants requesting and / or receiving an accommodation via the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax but must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Persons eligible for veteran preference must upload a copy of Form DD-214 and attach to the application. Persons eligible for RIF priority must upload their letter of notification and attach to the application.This applies to those employees that are subject to Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 of G.S. 126. This does not include employees of the legislative and judicial branches, the public school and community college systems, or other employees that are exempt from these Articles of the Human Resources Act. DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For technical issues with your application, please call theNEOGOVHelp Line at 855-524-5627. For additional information, please contact: Sheila Green Phone & Fax: 919-707-8434 Email:sheila.green@ncdenr.gov For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, andtheir future. Benefits includeemployee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave,to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/weekfor participation. To find out about these, andotherprograms, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits For temporary, contractor other supplemental staffing appointments: • *There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.** 01 I understand that DEQ requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed in the work experience section of the application to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) • Yes • No 02 If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $90,000 - $129,500? • Yes • No 03 How many years of progressive work experience do you have in applying budgeting and accounting principles? • None • At least 1 month but less than 2 years • At least 2 years but less than 4 years • At least 4 years but less than 8 years • At least 8 years or more 04 How many years of progressive work experience do you have in demonstrating the use of professional fiscal theory, techniques, practices, and procedures? • None • At least 1 month but less than 2 years • At least 2 years but less than 4 years • At least 4 years but less than 8 years • At least 8 years or more 05 Do you have demonstrated knowledge of the North Carolina Accounting, Budgeting and Purchasing practices or the ability to learn within six months? • Yes • No 06 How many years of working knowledge do you possess with review and managing fiscal operations and services? • None • At least 1 month but less than 2 years • At least 2 years but less than 4 years • At least 4 years but less than 8 years • At least 8 years or more 07 How many years of work experience do you possess managing teams, managing and leading employees? • None • At least 1 month but less than 2 years • At least 2 years but less than 4 years • At least 4 years but less than 8 years • At least 8 years or more 08 Please describe in the box below your experience reviewing or administering the funds for federal grant programs. 09 Please describe in the box below your experience interpreting and communicating fiscal policies to employees. 10 Have you successfully completed 18 semester hours in accounting coursework? • Yes • No 11 Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the body of your application which supports your answers. Your application also reflect all education and all professional work experience have acquired. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? • Yes • No • Required Question Apply for Job Now

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