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DPS FISCAL OFFICER
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Chief Fiscal Officer is responsible for overseeing the operations of fiscal division programs by developing and establishing work priorities and standards of performance, reviewing and approving managerial decisions, and monitoring of the annual operations plan and biennium budgetary needs and expenditures. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, and agency policy.
Class Code:
A011N
Job Grade:
GS13
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Directs the activities of a professional and administrative support staff through lower level managers including interviewing applicants, approving hire recommendations, and evaluating and reviewing work performance of subordinates.
Develops and reviews fiscal operating policies and procedures, reviews and evaluates programs and services with departmental leaders, and makes recommended changes as necessary.
Plans and directs divisional activities by establishing goals, objectives, and short and long-range plans to ensure consistency with overall agency mission.
Monitors agency and divisional budgets, reviews and approves expenditures, advises management of potential budget issues, and makes recommendations.
Gathers data and researches technical information for monthly reports and studies for each division and presents to appropriate authorities.
Assists director and division directors in presenting budget request before various legislative committees concerning financial and budgetary operations.
Coordinates and directs preparation of agency annual operations plan and biennium budget by receiving and reviewing budget requests for each division, compiling divisional requests into agency budget, making changes as needed, and submitting budget for approval.
Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information concerning financial operations to subordinate divisional financial officers, legislators, vendors, and other customers by researching and interpreting federal and state laws and agency policies and procedures.
Conducts and attends meetings, conferences, and/or workshops to disseminate technical and fiscal information.
Coordinates activities with other state and federal personnel, responds to requests for information from executive and legislative officials, and serves on committees or task forces to express ideas and needs or provide recommendations or solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP).
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, and human resources.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fiscal management, including budget
development, purchasing, and asset management.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and agency program policies
and budgetary laws and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Ability to establish, prioritize, formulate, and statistically support budgetary requests and
requirements.
Ability to plan and assess the financial impact of programs and services and devise
modifications as necessary.
Ability to prepare budgets, monitors expenditures, and take corrective action when
necessary.
Ability to conduct research and prepare and present oral and written information and
reports.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and procedures.
Ability to investigate complaints, identify problems, and design corrective measures.
Ability to plan and direct division activities through supervision of subordinates.
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, general business, or related field; plus six years of progressively more responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, fiscal operations, accounting or a related field, including three years in a professional managerial capacity.
Required Certificates:
0
Exempt:
E
