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FINANCE OFFICER (Principal Administrative Officer) - Range 16 / NON
Salary
$75,504.00 - $96,304.00 Annually
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2023-08955
Department
Anchorage Fire Department
Division
AFD Finance
Opening Date
07/18/2023
Closing Date
7/30/2023 11:59 PM Alaska
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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF WORK: 100 E 4th Ave, Anchorage AK
Example of Duties
Serve as the department's main contact with the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Finance and the Internal Auditor and the two volunteer departments; prepares related management reports, supporting analysis and Assembly actions; Analyze department financial picture and prepare what-if scenarios, make projections and identify budget corrections and transaction adjustments; make or suggest policy and procedural changes to address the numerous issues which arise through the fiscal period. Research and apply for grants beneficial to the Fire Department; ensure grant compliance and proper financial reporting. Report the fiscal statistical information of the department to national surveys. Interact with agency directors, meet with elected officials, and testify before the Anchorage Assembly as called upon. Attend pre-agenda, department head, and mayoral planning meetings as required. Prepares related management reports, supporting analyses and Assembly actions; identifies necessary budget and transaction adjustments; makes and/or suggests policy and procedural changes, as necessary, to address the numerous issues which arise regarding maintaining the financial and operational integrity of the department. Prepare AM, AR and AO. Approve PACE items. Provide information and respond to legislative requests. Prepare and present budget or other information at Mayor's, Municipal Manager's or Assembly's work sessions, as needed. Prepare for and attend weekly Executive Staff meetings. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.
All Applicants Must Possess And/or Obtain
- Current valid State of Alaska driver's license by time of hire.
Preferences
- Applicants with the ability to work in stressful circumstances caused by meeting deadlines and completing projects with short time frames.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran or similar document. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
An individual currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wishes to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits
- Long Term Disability
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
Retirement
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
Employer Paid Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Leave Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx
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The experience referenced in the below questions must be documented on the application in order to be considered. (E.g., if you list that you have 6 years experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on your application.) Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
- I do not agree to those terms
- I agree to those terms
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
- None/less than High School
- High School Diploma / GED
- Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
- PhD in a different field
- Bachelor's Degree in a different field
- Master's Degree in a different field
- Associate's Degree in a different field
- PhD in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
03
How many years of professional level experience do you possess in Accounting, Finance or Economics?
- 0 years to less than 1 year
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 8 years or more
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
04
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess in Accounting, Finance or Economics?
- 8 years or more
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 0 years to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
05
How many years of experience do you possess managing budgets in a financial field?
- 8 years or more
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 0 years to less than 1 year
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
06
Please indicate which Certifications you currently possess. Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of current certification during the recruitment process.
- None of the above
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- CGFM - Certified Government Financial Manager
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
- Other Accounting or Financial Certification
07
If you answered "Other Accounting or Financial Certification" above, please indicate what certification(s) you currently possess. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
08
How many years of experience do you possess working in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements?
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 0 years to less than 1 year
- 8 years or more
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- No applicable experience
- 6 years to less than 8 years
09
Provide specific details, explanations and/or examples of your work experience complying with GAAP and/or FASB. (e.g. public accounting, work on opined external financial statements, implementation of accounting standards, etc.) If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
10
How many years of experience do you possess working in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements?
- No applicable experience
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 0 years to less than 1 year
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 8 years or more
11
Provide specific details, explanations and/or examples of your work experience complying with GASB, indicating where the experience was gained. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
12
How many years of experience do you possess instructing staff in proper accounting procedures?
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- No applicable expereince
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 8 years or more
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 0 years to less than 1 year
13
How many years of experience do you possess doing data analysis, problem resolution, business process development and report building in / for an enterprise accounting system?
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- 0 years to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 9 years or more
- No applicable experience
- 5 years to less than 7 years
14
Provide specific details, explanations and/or examples of your enterprise accounting system work experience, indicating the software used and the entities and industries where the experience was gained. If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
15
Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.
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Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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