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This is a sensitive government position.
The GBI will follow State Personnel Board Rules for current state employees.
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Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver’s history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.
The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is an independent, statewide agency that supports the state's criminal justice system in the areas of criminal investigations, forensic laboratory services and computerized criminal justice information.
GBI Budget Manager oversees the Budget and Procurement/Purchasing Unit.
- Implements state and federal statutory requirements, fiscal policies and procedures.
- Assists the CFO with budget development, budget planning and an overall administration of GBI’s budget.
- Monitors program budgets and identifies budget variances with the support of the budget staff.
- Administer and monitor federal grants in accordance with the grant award.
- Maintain grant files; review and approve grant expenditures, complete grant adjustments and extensions and perform monthly reconciliations.
- Manage GBI purchasing function assuring compliance with purchasing laws, regulations and policies.
- Ensure staff is current on all state and federal relevant finance related policies.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of staff.
- Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
Essential job duties for the Budget Manager position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Proficient use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
The ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.
Interact face-to-face with internal and external customers as required, to include giving budget presentations.
Sporadic travel in Georgia, and occasional overnight stays.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting.
NOTE: This position may require operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
Budget Manager (FIM030; Pay Grade: N; $80,000 - $90,000)
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university
AND
Three (3) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, budgeting, or general management, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
OR
Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst Spv (FIP013) or equivalent position.
Senior Budget Manager (FIM031; Pay Grade: O; $90,000 - $95,500)
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university
AND
Four (4) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, budgeting, or public/business administration which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
OR
Three (3) years of experience at the lower level Mgr, Budget (FIM030) or equivalent position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (FIM030 or FIM031):Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Two (2) years or more of experience with State of Georgia budget development and legislative processes.
- Two (2) years of experience with TeamWork Financials or WorkDay Financials/Procurement.
- One year of experience documenting and monitoring internal controls.
- A master’s degree in public administration.
The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
- Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
- Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
