Title: Fiscal Technician (W1835)
State Role Title: Admin. and Office Specialist III
Hiring Range: $35,000 – $42,000, (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Department of Social Services
Location:DCSE FREDERICKSBURG
Agency Website:www.dss.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
NOTE: This position is not 100% telework. Telework and in office work are required.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) engages families for success. Its Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) manages 285,442 cases to ensure that child support payments of $703 million per year reach families across the Commonwealth.
This position serves as fiscal agent for child support cases, engaging families for success so that they have the financial and family support they need to grow and thrive. Researches documentation and verifies calculations and balances of financial accounts to support actions by case management staff (establishment, court, review/adjustment and enforcement). Completes timely and accurate receipt, deposit and disbursements of payments, communicating directly with clients and employers as needed.
VDSS engages its employees for success. It offers comprehensive pay and employee benefits, development, and unique job and career opportunities in public service. VDSS employees make a vital difference for Virginia’s families.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping principles and/or practices.
Ability to analyze financial data and reports; to perform mathematical computations and reconciliation of financial data.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities; to independently research cases to resolve moderately difficult problems; to interpret and apply policies and procedures; to analyze legal reports; and ability to work with a diverse audience to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the general public.
Skill in: conflict resolution, keyboarding, use of calculators, a personal computer, spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Word and Excel), and automated information/financial systems.
Additional Considerations
Training in bookkeeping, accounting and/or business.
Work experience providing customer service to the general public in an office environment.
Working knowledge of state/federal laws, policies and procedures related to the Child Support Enforcement Program.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
NOTE: This position is not 100% telework. Telework and in office work are required.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information
Name: Division of Human Resources
Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov (applications/resumes or any other supporting documents are not accepted)
Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov (applications/resumes or any other supporting documents are not accepted)
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.