Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.
We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
- Directs a variety of complex support service functions such as personnel; expenditure control; maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds; requisitioning/storage/issuance/local procurement of supplies and equipment/accounting/approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses
- Monitors compliance; reconciles balances for accounts upon receipt of the appropriate authorization from the accounting office/supervises staff responsible for maintaining records
- Gathers/compiles projected expenditure information and monitors expenditures; assists in preparing facility or agency budget; prepares/assists in the preparation of reports and development of grant requests/contracts; monitors expenditures for compliance with fiscal requirements
- Approves service contract documents and statewide accounting system encumbrances; approves and ensures processing of procurement and service contract invoices
- Researches/develops/prepares scope of work, bid documents, amendments; determines vendor selection for procurement of supplies/equipment/services
- Directs/approves processing of orders/expense accounts/out-of-state travel/requests/invoices/receivers/payment vouchers/purchase requests; monitors for compliance with rules/procedures/regulations/fiscal requirements; assists in development of budget plan and prepares journal vouchers
- Assists in development of budget plan
- Selects, trains, and supervises staff; responds to inquiries from state officials/customers/vendors/general public
- Exercises independent judgement and initiative under general supervision; work is reviewed for conformance to established policies and procedures; preforms other related work as assigned
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
One or more years of experience as an Executive I, Senior Accounts Assistant, or Stores/Warehouse Supervisor with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR
Five or more years of professional or technical experience in the administration of fiscal or budgetary controls, procurement, accounting or bookkeeping, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in accounting, or public/business administration, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of one year of experience is required)
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
- A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
- A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
- A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
[email protected]
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
