Business Officer I

State of North Carolina•Old Health Building Wake, NC

5d•$52,592 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Officer supports the mission of the Plant Industry Division by managing and assisting with core administrative functions, including budget and financial management, cooperative agreements and grants, human resources, supervision of support operations, and general program administration. This position currently supervises an Administrative Specialist II, a Purchasing Coordinator, and a Maintenance/Construction Unit Supervisor along with their respective teams. Additionally, the business officer may serve as Acting Division Director in the absence of the Director or other key leadership staff.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge in the management of cooperative agreements, contracts and grants.
Knowledgeable in state personnel policies and procedures.
Experience Supervising employees.
Experience in the state accounting system (NCFS), Fiori, Integrated HR-Payroll System (Beacon), Grant Solutions, Ez Fed, WebGt or Workday systems at the manager level.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Managing budgeting, grants & contracts, cooperative agreements, HR functions, and purchasing.
Representing the Division on fiscal matters and advising the Division Director and other section leaders on budget-related policies and procedures.
Assisting the Division Director in strategic planning, program development, and implementation across all Division programs.
Managing all human resources activities and related policies for the Division.