Salary: $64,958.00 – $115,268.00 Annually
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14296
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Capital Planning and Devt Div
Opening Date: 08/04/2023
Closing Date: 8/18/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an experienced Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Analyst to lead and serve as a key team member for the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) CIP budget development process.
The selected candidate is assigned to the CIP Section, a unit within the Park Planning and Development (PPD) Division. PPD is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the Capital Improvement Program for DPR in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
The CIP Budget Analyst will be responsible for a full range of capital budgeting and financing activities, including the development of project criteria; coordinating CIP project and funding plan development; administering capital grants; and providing financial oversight to approved capital projects.
Examples of Important Duties
- Demonstrates the effects of alternative decision options by using financial modeling, studies, and analysis.
- Prepares and analyzes tables of actual and projected expenditures and workload data.
- Reviews and interprets proposed policy changes for fiscal impact and legislative reports.
- Provides expertise and counsel to customers (e.g., Division Chiefs, Supervisors, Project Managers, Accounting, Procurement, etc.)
- Interprets and incorporates Federal/State laws and regulations as well as organizational policy that impact programs/activities, local government responsibility, or the public.
- Makes recommendations for efficiencies, strengthening internal controls, process changes and policy and procedure amendments as necessary.
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates budget and CIP submissions; gathers data; and confers with organization staff.
- Prepares tables, charts, and graphs. Completes assigned sections of the budget and CIP documents.
- Develops numerous displays, charts, and reports in response to requests for budget information from staff members of Prince George’s Counties and Commission management.
- Monitors expenses against approved budget allocations. Informs Supervisor and management of current or projected significant variances.
- Performs many widely varying and functionally diverse assignments that require in- depth analysis and problem solving
- Conducts or assists in a wide variety of financial studies.
- Communicates vision, mission and strategic priorities of the Commission when interacting with organizational stakeholders, including Division Chiefs, County Executive and Council staffs, and customers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business, or any related field.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management, finance, or any related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
Supplemental Information
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Accounting proficiency.
- Thorough knowledge of capital and project budgeting.
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to apply these attributes in implementing solutions.
- Thorough knowledge of the products within the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use these and other computer software to expediently complete tasks and projects as well as to prepare concise and comprehensive/ complex spreadsheets, reports, or other documents for presentation both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to synthesize data based on broad understanding of organization impact and professional expertise.
- Ability to conduct pertinent research and perform thorough analysis for sound management decisions when preparing clear and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and to work tactfully, courteously, and effectively with M-NCPPC personnel, County officials, and the public.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.