Reference #: 4326250THE POSITIONAre you an individual who is interested in the field of fiscal management, who also feels strongly about following legalities to the strictest standards? The Department of Human Services is seeking a Facility Guardian Officer to join its Danville State Hospital team. This position involves performing highly complex duties as a court-appointed guardian of clients' estates in state facilities. If you are a motivated individual and feel this would be the job for you, apply today and experience everything a public service career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Facility Guardian Officer, you administer, control, and implement an autonomous program involving the fiscal management of client funds by verifying the accuracy and completeness of data in reports and documents. You interpret and apply a body of regulations and procedures, and reconcile records and controls maintained with related accounting data.

　　Duties associated with this position include guardianship, community guardianship, financial management, office administration, accounting, financial counseling, and fiscal advocacy. You also serve as a representative payee for clients. In addition, you supervise a fiscal staff engaged in classifying and recording transactions, adjusting and balancing accounts, and verifying manual and on-line accounting data for statements and reports.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work weekWork hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, one (1) day per week, after probationary period is completed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Danville.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　Four years of bookkeeping experience and one year of experience in financial planning or management of individual accounts;orTwo years of bookkeeping experience and one year of experience in financial planning or management of individual accounts, and an associate's degree in business administration or accounting;orAn equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of financial planning or management of individual accounts.Other Requirements:

　　You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.