Financial Specialist AO-Advanced (DGF #5224)

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

Interviews to be conducted within two weeks of position closing.

Our Mission

It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.

Please visit our website for more information at https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/

Why does the job exist?

To assist with the development, oversight, management, and administration of all Southeast Area Field Operations budgets, encumbrances, contracts, price agreements, purchases, per diem reimbursements, and federal aid expenditures. Also required to ensure that the Northwest Area Field Operations adheres to all procurement procedures and regulations and reconciles any discrepancies or issues with the Administrative Services Division. Position will provide back-up clerical support to the division's administrative secretary and assist with customer service by responding to requests for information and assistance by all relevant publics (internal and external) as assigned.

How does it get done?

*Processing and monitoring purchases and encumbrances and tracking and reporting expenditures. Monitoring all division budgets.
*Administering all contracts and price agreements by ensuring proper forms are used, timelines are considered, and available budget and encumbrances are from appropriate line items
*Processing all division employee per diem reimbursements by working with staff on timing, accuracy, and allowances for proper submission of requests
*Providing assistance to division administrative secretary with clerical tasks and fielding public requests for information or assistance as needed or assigned by answering incoming phone calls, talking with walk-in customers, and communicating with various Department employees

Who are the customers?

Internal customers are Department staff. External customers include hunters, anglers, trappers and other members of the public with an interest in New Mexico's wildlife resources.

Ideal Candidate

The Idea Candidate would have experience in the following:

1. Experience using SHARE Financials (FIN)
2. Experience creating/processing POs and Per-Diems
3. Experience using Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
4. Experience with Adobe Acrobat
5. Experience in Customer Service
6. Knowledge of NM Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping rules/regulations

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting and/or finance. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License soon after candidate is hired, but NOT required when they apply. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting and requires extensive usage of a computer. Walking, standing, lifting, bending, and at times, some lifting of boxes under 25 pounds. Some Travel will be required along with occasional weekend hours and working in an outdoor setting.

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Agency Contact Information: Captain Byrd. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.