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- THE POSITION
Are you looking for an exciting career path in which you can exercise your experience in accounting while providing valuable services within the Commonwealth? The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a Financial Programs Trainee to participate in a year-long training position which will prepare you to perform professional financial management functions. You will be extensively trained so a thorough knowledge of Commonwealth auditing, accounting, and budgeting guidelines and procedures are developed. Upon successful completion of the trainee program, the candidate will be promoted into a Fiscal Management Specialist 1 position which includes a pay raise. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply today!
We strongly urge those who are about to graduate to consider applying for this position!- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As part of this role, you will be responsible for aiding in the preparation of the annual Department Budget Request, Appropriation Hearings Request, and Department Rebudget. Additionally, you will be tasked with managing a budgetary database to monitor expenses and generate regular status reports. Another important aspect of the position involves reviewing and approving requisitions to ensure they adhere to current policies and procedures.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- FREE PARKING
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Four years of experience in bookkeeping work which included twelve (12) credits in accounting; or
- A Bachelor's Degree including twelve (12) credits in accounting; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes twelve (12) credits in accounting.
Other Requirements:- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:- You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
How to Apply:- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.- EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.