Finance Information Specialist; Non-Union Merit) Grade 22

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period, and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year.

The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

An employee in this class is responsible for performing technical and administrative tasks to oversee and coordinate the production of major County-wide financial publications such as the annual operating and capital budgets, budget presentations, revenue, and budget summaries, planning and strategy reports, fiscal reports, legislation and special projects. Responsibilities also include gathering and maintaining financial data in financial systems and/or other programs.

Work involves extensive use of a variety of software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, publishing and graphics programs, scanned applications, copiers and printers. This employee may perform administrative tasks to assist the Chief Financial Officer. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer or other designated supervisor. The employee may supervise subordinate clerical positions.

(Illustrative Only)

• Prepares data, designs format and layout of information, coordinates printing, and works with other agencies to produce a variety of fiscal publications and reports;
• Uses a variety of current software applications including, but not limited to, Windows;
  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.);
  Adobe, Clear Gov and other state-of-the-art applications;
• Serves as liaison to other divisions and departments pertaining to publications and software applications;
• Assists department co-workers in the use of software applications and programs;
• Assists with administrative duties such as preparation of policies and procedures, fiscal reports, goals and objectives, performance evaluations, and analysis of requests from operating units;
• Gathers and inputs data into the financial systems, spreadsheets and/or other applications;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the budget;
• Assists in the preparation of legislation;
• Maintains current knowledge of, and proficiency in the use of, software

applications, programs, and equipment required in the course of the work;

• Assists with special projects as requested;
• May supervise subordinate clerical positions;
• Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.

• Thoroug…