Budget Manager

Title: Budget Manager

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $110,000

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Office

Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Finance Department of the Department of Conservation & Recreation is seeking an experienced Budget Manager. The Budget Manager develops, interprets, and issues instructions for the development of the Department’s biennium operating budgets. Reviews and consolidates operational unit requests into agency budget proposal. Forecasts, formulates and monitors operating budgets for the agency. Reviews and consolidates operating plans. Develops and implements operating budget tracking system. Reviews and processes adjustments to agency operational plan. Monitors and analyzes revenue receipts and special fund balances. Reports the operating budget status to management and makes recommendations for action. Responds to budget related inquiries from central staff agencies and legislative committees. Assists with analysis of legislation including the preparation of Fiscal Impact Analyses. Conducts special studies in response to requests by agency management.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of state government budgeting and financial systems. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing and to compile, manage, analyze and report detailed data including financial analysis and PC based applications. Advanced skills with computerized spreadsheets and word processing.
Ability to work effectively with staff at all management levels, including both executive and legislative branch staff and officials. A work history which includes exposure to or experience with the disciplines of conservation and natural resource programmatic management is a plus. Ability to effectively partner with diverse external stakeholders, constituents and legislators in quality and timely program/project management deliverables. Comprehensive progressive experience managing complex accounting operations. Significant experience with automated accounting systems and experience working in a team oriented environment. Experience working in a team oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business area. Recent supervisory experience preferred.

Special Instructions: 

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

Completion of Statement of Economic Interest form will be required upon employment. Also, requires a criminal history background check. Position requires occasional travel, including overnight travel, not to exceed 15% of work time.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information:

Name: Laura Nelson

Phone: 804-786-5657

Email: hr@dcr.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.