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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County
Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Budget Assistant (Budget Assistant 1A-2A) position, grade
A-13 within its
Budget Management Division.
About the PositionThis is entry level para-professional budget support position. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of routine budget related administrative tasks in support of professional level budget analysts. Work involves assisting with routine and detailed clerical, non-technical and research-oriented tasks, often related to the collection of data processing source documents and data reports specific to the preparation and monitoring of the budget. Employees in this position typically perform repetitive transactions and daily system maintenance, conducting the audit review of budget materials, reports, and records to verify the accuracy and validity of figures and calculations adhering to prescribed budget procedures, rules, and regulations associated with routine fiscal transactions for the budget department. Independent judgment is exercised when routine matters, or clearly defined policies are involved. The incumbent would assist higher-level budget personnel with a review of budget requests, processing of amendments, budget development, journal entries and data reports. Work is performed under close supervision and is evaluated in terms of timeliness and accuracy
About The AgencyThe Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating and grant budgets by gathering historical and current financial data.
- Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets to monitor allocations, expenditures, and available balances.
- Prepare supporting documentation for budget adjustments, amendments, and transfers.
- Assist in Compiling financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed.
- File and maintain budget documents and supporting records for easy retrieval.
- Assist in processing payment requests in accordance with established procedures.
- Verify account coding and funding information based on supervisor instructions.
- Track the status of procurement requests and follow up as needed.
- Maintain organized procurement files and documentation.
- Assist in preparing and routing personnel action documents for review and approval.
- Maintain personnel-related records and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
- Support timekeeping processes by collecting and reviewing time sheets for completeness.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.
30 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university towards an Associate’s Degree with course work in Accounting and Financial Management.
One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: June 8, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
