Financial Analyst (Public Service Coordinator I) - 1580 (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

FINANCIAL ANALYST

(PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I)

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:

March 26, 2025

Closing Date:

April 08, 2025

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

08330-1580

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time 

Class Code:

CA28

Grade/Salary:

Grade 28 (Confidential) - $66,206.40 - $94,057.60 Per Year

The Department of Administrative & Financial Services is an innovative organization that coordinates a number of central services for agencies within Maine State Government. The Natural Resources Service Center provides financial and budgetary management services as well as human resource and employee relations services to the four natural resource agencies of state government and Baxter State Park. This position provides budgetary and financial analysis to the Department of Environmental Protection.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Financial Analyst at the Department of Administrative and Financial Services in the Natural Resources Service Center, you will be responsible for providing in-depth and continuous analysis of departmental finances. You will work closely with the Service Center Director and other Financial Analysts, executive and senior management at the assigned agency and the Bureau of the Budget. Qualified candidates must have excellent communication skills in addition to a strong financial background. This position is located in Augusta.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in the following: Financial Management; as well as two (2) years of responsible experience in cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis. Directly related experience may be substituted for education but must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.  

Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competancies: 

• A thorough and mature comprehension of Maine state laws, rules, regulations, policies and other directives from central control agencies that directly impact program operations and management at the agency level.
• A proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse group dynamics.
• Demonstrated skill in fostering positive teamwork in a collaborative spirit to resolve difficult matters.
• A proven and demonstrated ability to provide budgetary analyses for senior management, including revenue and expenditure forecasting.
• Comprehension of the financial, budgetary, and accounting systems and processes employed by both the executive and legislative branches of state government and how they impact program management.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid