Budget Specialist II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

3d•Remote

About The Position

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth. By joining the Division of Financial Management/Budget Branch in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of agencies impacting the lives of citizens within the Commonwealth. These agencies include the Division of Forestry, Division of Water, Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, and many other vital agencies within the Cabinet serving citizens. The Budget Branch is in a centralized office serving the entire Cabinet. Responsibilities include providing financial oversight for the Cabinet, monitoring revenues and expenditures, analyzing trends, approving documents out of eMARS, compiling agency biennial budget requests, establishing annual operating budgets, and meeting with agency leadership to recommend fiscal policy. Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position: Budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or applicable experience. Proficient in Excel. Analytical thinking and strong communication skills. Working knowledge of eMARS and KBUD are preferred. EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Three years of professional experience in budget administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, accounting, financial auditing, or a related field.
Professional experience in budget administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistics, accounting, financial auditing, planning, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.