DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class assists in the administration of the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training (OET).  The incumbent assists in the coordination of the OneStop partners, and provides oversight in the day-to-day operations of the center. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the administration of the accounting and fiscal management functions of the department through a variety of local employment and training programs. The work involves responsibility for the performance of moderately complex professional accounting and fiscal administrative tasks relative to employment and training services provided.  Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the development, examination, review and analysis of activities related to the fiscal management of agency funds and expenditures. The position may involve auditing accounts of sub-grantees for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The work is performed under administrative direction of the Director of OET, and supervision is exercised over the work of department staff. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern general and governmental accounting, fiscal and auditing procedures and techniques including budgeting and appropriation practices; thorough knowledge of methods used in keeping financial accounts and records; good knowledge of labor economics and social science concepts related to poverty and unemployment; good knowledge of local occupational trends and conditions; good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; ability to prepare complete and accurate financial statements and reports; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate effectively  with government officials and the general public; ability to get along well with others; good judgement; tact; initiative; resourcefulness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration, Economics, or other directly related field, including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and two (2) years of experience in job development, labor relations or employment administration, which must have included accounting or auditing experience using concepts of governmental appropriation accounting; OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or other directly related field including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and four (4) years of experience as described in A above; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by A and B above.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.