Budget Officer

Title: Budget Officer

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $65,000.00-$80,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr

Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a qualified Budget Officer to manage the agency budget process. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and day-to-day administration of the agency’s operating and capital budgets. The incumbent provides ongoing monitoring and analysis, periodic budget performance reporting for the agency’s management team, and conducts special studies and analyses related to management of the budget and long-range financial planning. Provides analytical assistance and problem-solving support to the agency. This position provides leadership for various state budget requirements, including development of state funding requests, preparation of the six-year revenue forecast for agency, tracking budget amendments through legislation, and preparation of other analyses and reports as required by various state entities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with program budget planning, development, evaluation and execution.
Knowledge and experience with governmental budgeting to include general and non-general funds.
Significant experience with capital budgets and monitoring.
Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and auditing functions, state and federal laws and regulations regarding financial operations, business processes and reporting requirements.
Knowledge and expertise of the Department of Accounts (DOA) Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP)
Knowledge and experience in developing budget decision packages, forecasting revenue and determining fiscal impacts to the agency.
Considerable experience and skills in the use of personal computers, business software, and financial management systems.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia budget policies, procedures and financial management and related state laws is strongly desired.
Knowledge of the Virginia Department of Treasury’s Master Equipment Leasing Program (MELP).
Knowledge and expertise in the Department of Accounts CAPP Topics, Fixed Asset Accounting and Control System (FAACS) and Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Clore

Phone: 434-52+-7244

Email: kristina.clore@dof.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-501+.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 2+, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.