Montgomery Planning

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Winner is seeking a Divisional Budget Coordinator to work collaboratively with the Budget Manager and Assistant Budget Manager of the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department serves a diverse population and manages over 27,000 acres of parkland. The Divisional Budget Coordinator will assist with the stewardship of the parkland and recreation facilities through effective budget creation and management.

The ideal candidate will serve as a division liaison working with the Department's Budget Manager and Assistant Budget Manager to analyze, prepare, monitor, and allocate annual operating budgets; assist in the forecast analysis, review, and preparation of timely accurate monthly reports; assist in year-end activities; prepare detailed budget charts, tables, and spreadsheets for a variety of budgetary analysis; assist in providing financial guidance to divisional administrative staff; and provide high level special project coordination for the Division Chief.

Examples of Important Duties

• Coordinate the budget for specified divisions. Analyze revenues and expenditures, program requirements, staff recommendations, and management directives to develop, present, and defend budget requests.
• Apply standard methodology procedures to monitor and control program/function expenditures, including expenditure patterns. Recommend reallocation of funds and other actions to stay within budget.
• Research and collect data from various sources to prepare complex, long-term and short-term financial projections.
• Perform financial analyses of major projects, such as cash flow projections for revenue-producing facilities, including data on funding sources, historical financial information, statistical information, and funding and expenditure projections.
• Conducts training for divisional staff on budget practices, budget development, financial projections, and other budget matters.
• Conducts complex budget analysis and implements fiscal policies, procedures, and practices within assigned division(s).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The desired candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting. Will possess excellent budget and financial management skills, a working knowledge of G.A.A.P., advanced Excel skills, experience working with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, and a strong budget analytical background.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management,finance or any other related field of business administration.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 6 years.

Supplemental Information

Class Specification: Administrative Specialist II

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selection Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 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

9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)

Plan E

4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 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%)
• Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
• Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
• 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.

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