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Financial Programs Trainee

Salary

$44,010.00 - $66,348.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-82625-08180

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Fscl Div

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08180

Position Number

00025355

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00206230

Bureau / Division

SP Fscl Div

Worksite Address

1800 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

ra-spspcivilplcmt@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00025355) .

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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you completed 12 or more college credits in accounting?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of full-time experience in bookkeeping work do you possess?

• 4 years or more

• 3 but less than 4 years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  03

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  04

  How much college coursework have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• 120 credits or more

• 90 but less than 120 credits

• 60 but less than 90 credits

• 30 but less than 60 credits

• Less than 30 credits

• None

  05

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  06

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZING INFORMATION

Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles financial documents including payment records, revenue transactions, or reports to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact. Communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content.

• B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  07

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information

• Your level of responsibility

  08

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  09

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

Applies relevant accounting principles and practices to a variety of introductory level transactions, such as revenues, bank transfers, payroll processes, and accounts receivables in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards. Performs any necessary adjustments, reclassification, and corrections within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to correct or close accounts. Prepares and posts adjustment transactions to correct or close accounts.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

• B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting or forensic accounting.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  10

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to applying relevant accounting theories

• The actual duties you performed related to monitoring, reconciling and correcting funds

• Your level of responsibility

  11

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  12

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – MONITORING

Monitors entities (member accounts, service channels, specialized programs, business partners) to ensure that submitted reports and other required information is accurate, reliable, and follows regulations. Assess all revenues are received timely based on business practices, agreements, or contracts. Cites deficiencies and makes recommendations for resolution.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring entities to ensure that submitted information is accurate, reliable, and follows financial, program, or other regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies and making recommendations for resolution.

• B. I have experience monitoring entities to ensure that submitted information is accurate, reliable, and follows financial, program, or other regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies; however, someone else was responsible for making recommendations for resolution.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  13

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to monitoring information

• Your level of responsibility

  14

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  15

  WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – RESEARCHING AND DOCUMENTING

Conducts research by gathering, running queries, analyzing, and interpreting information related to process roles, workflows, and procedures. Researches files and coordinates information from other personnel or sources to prepare for special projects and reports as needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.

• B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  16

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to researching and documenting

• Your level of responsibility

  17

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  18

  WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Communicates verbally and in writing with stakeholders, business organizations, and citizens to explain applicable laws, regulations, business practices, policies, and procedures. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities. Advises project develop teams on fee accounting component and identifies testing requirements thereof.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice as necessary.

• B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  19

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance

• Your level of responsibility

  20

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov