Disaster Recovery Budget Analyst II

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Budget Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

65042178

Grade

NC16

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Unleash your potential and make an impact! If you are passionate about utilizing your accounting and budgeting skills, please continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS).

This Budget Analyst II position is located in the DPS Budget Office. The Budget and Analysis Section is responsible for the management and implementation of DPS's nearly $900 million budget which consists of a varied and complex funding structure and includes position control for over 3,000 permanent positions and additional temporary/contract positions.

This position conducts sophisticated budget analysis and management of multiple disaster recovery funding sources and provides financial expertise to ensure compliance with federal and state funding regulations, while supporting financial decisions and advising management on budget trends, funding availability, and necessary corrective actions. The work requires independent execution under the supervision of the Budget Director and Senior Budget Analyst.

This position works independently to manage and monitor budgets. Specific responsibilities include:

• Analyzing complex funding streams focusing on disaster recovery operations within the organization.
• Conducting thorough assessments of projects' funding requirements through budget planning and monitoring activities.
• Researching and identifying budget discrepancies, proposing solutions to leaders regarding fund status, financial risks, and emerging budget issues.
• Providing technical fiscal expertise to DPS program managers, division staff members, and other stakeholders.
• Interpreting and applying federal and state budgetary requirements to ensure alignment of expenditures with program guidance.
• Managing the process of disaster cost center establishment for both state and federal declared events.
• Collaborating with divisions to address budget problems and advise on the financial effects of policy modifications.
• Supporting compliance activities and communicate regularly with assigned divisions to discuss financial performance.
• Presenting budget status information and explain budget variances using detailed financial reports and analysis.
• Creating written summaries and present essential findings to leadership.
• Gathering and summarizing budget-related legislative content, assisting in creating materials and presentations for legislative committee discussions.
• Ensuring accurate documentation to support transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making within the agency.

Ideally, the employee in this position would have intermediate knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and governmental budgeting and accounting; intermediate knowledge of the financial structure, accounting system and financial procedures of the State of North Carolina; experience managing various departmental budgets including disaster recovery; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, agency officials, legislators, and the general public; the ability to respond professionally and in a timely manner to budget requests and/or concerns; and excellent writing and communication skills.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $55,823.00 - $97,689.00

This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months). The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources .

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

• Experience with governmental budgeting and accounting
• Experience using governmental accounting systems
• Experience presenting budget findings or proposals
• Experience using Excel

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions . For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket . For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Laura Holloway at 984-279-4432.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Laura Holloway