Fiscal Technician

Description

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to the success of its transformation plan to bring a balanced approach of comprehensive services that prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency through partnerships with families, schools, communities, law enforcement, and other agencies. This plan will provide an opportunity for delinquent youth to develop into responsible and productive citizens.

DJJ is currently recruiting for a Fiscal Technician position in the 16th District Court Service Unit to continue the work of this plan in support of the agency’s mission. The 16th Court Service Unit provides domestic and delinquent intake services, juvenile probation, and parole services to the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Goochland, Louisa, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, Culpeper and Orange. This position will report out of the Charlottesville/Albemarle branch. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative, fiscal and clerical duties to support the daily operations of the 16th District Court Service Unit. The fiscal technician will play an important role in remaining up to date regarding regulations, policies and procedures, providing fiscal support, budget preparation and requests, procurement and record keeping, administrative, and clerical duties in the daily operations of a very fast-paced office environment.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Duties

The incumbent must have experience working in a fast-paced office setting, Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Working knowledge of preparing budgets, procurement, financial reports, statements and record keeping. Knowledge with interpreting and applying basic policy and procedures. Considerable skill in keyboarding and operating Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and other software applications. Demonstrated experience in analyzing, problem solving, and attention to detail. Excellent writing skills. Demonstrated experience effectively communicating. Experience in providing exceptional customer service with a focus on effectively building and fostering relationships with the general public and all levels of employees.

The preferred candidate will have an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent clerical training. Previous experience working in a court service unit or similar. Advanced experience with creating and managing financial reports.

Additional Info

Electronic Application Only: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website.

Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority,

Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions. A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment, Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance,