Fiscal Technician

Description

The Department of Juvenile Justice operates and is responsible for the vast majority of local Court Service Units (often known as juvenile probation offices) across the Commonwealth, as well as the state-operated Juvenile Correctional Center, Bon Air. On any given day, the Department has somewhere between 4,500 and 5,000 youth under some kind of supervision, with more than 90 percent of those youth being supervised in their communities through diversion, probation or parole.

Job Duties

Budget preparation/requests, procurement and record keeping, administrative, and clerical duties in the daily operations of a very fast-paced office Court Services Unit.

Skills Required

Minimum requirements are 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. Ability to interpret and apply basic policy and procedures. Considerable skill in keyboarding and operating Microsoft Software. Demonstrated ability to analyze, solve problems and pay attention to detail. Excellent writing skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Skilled in customer service with a focus on effectively building and fostering relationships with the general public and all levels of employees. High School diploma or equivalent.

Additional Info

All applications for employment must be submitted online by visiting the following website (www.djj.virginia.gov)

 The Department of Juvenile Justice is an Executive Level Branch agency.  In accordance with Governor Ralph Northam’s mandate, by Article V, Sections 1 and 7 of the Constitution of Virginia, and by § 2.2-103 of the Code of Virginia all Executive Branch Employees and state contractors who enter the workplace or who have public-facing work duties must disclose their vaccine status to the designated agency personnel.  Executive Branch Employees who are not fully vaccinated or who refuse to disclose their current vaccine status must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and disclose weekly the results of those tests to the designated agency personnel.

 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. 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. The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities 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.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Electronic Application Only: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application/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 on the application and /or resume submitted before the closing date. Background Investigations: Selected applicants 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.  Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.