The City of Alexandria is bordered by Washington D.C. and the Potomac River, Arlington and Fairfax counties, and Maryland. The small city has a cosmopolitan feel with 150,000 people living within its 15.75 square miles. At the Department of Community and Human Services, we provide essential safety net services to help city residents enjoy a sense of well-being, safety and self-sufficiency. Our behavioral health programs provide compassionate services that support self-determination and recovery. The beauty of our diverse and resilient people and our commitment to race and social equity, coupled with a historic district dating to 1749, charming waterfront, vibrant arts community and unique places for foodies and shopping, make the City of Alexandria a uniquely wonderful place to live, work and play. We invite all qualified candidates to learn more and apply for our Fiscal Officer I position.
Fiscal Manager is the management level in the occupational group for Accountant. Employees are responsible for overall management and administration of the fiscal and budget operations of a Local Department of Social Services. The Fiscal Manager is distinguished from the Accountant by having responsibility for the overall management of the fiscal operations of a Local Department of Social Services.
A Fiscal Officer I performs analytical and evaluative work involving the formulation of budget estimates including development of fund requirements to support operating programs; execution of approved budgets by City program officials and/or contractors; exercising program controls over the obligation and expenditure of appropriated funds; and the provision of administrative management services. The work involves gathering of grant information and data as a part of a larger coordinated program. The completed work generally contributes to other departmental/divisional programs and affects the reliability, accuracy or acceptability of the outcome of such programs. An incumbent independently conceptualizes, organizes and carries out most work assignments under minimal supervision. Special assignments are outlined by the supervisor in terms of the end product required. Written guidelines are available for use in most City/State financial management matters. The incumbent develops local procedures for use in various other program matters.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field, and experience in supervising staff to include professional accountants OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Considerable knowledge of budgetary principles and practices; Skill in the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications and statistical packages. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct accounting systems and procedures; Demonstrated ability to supervise or manage work directly or through subordinate staff; Demonstrated ability to organize work and meet critical deadlines.
Four-Year College Degree and completion of college-level courses in the principles and theories of accounting, budgeting, procurement, contracting, human resources management, training or related administrative management experience in the subject matter area; Some experience in progressively-responsible positions involving public administration, including some experience in public financial planning and administration; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
