SENIOR FEDERAL AND STATE AID CLAIMS EXAMINER                                                               0274

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises and per­forms professional work in Federal and State Aid Claims programs, assuring full utilization of governmental aid.  The incumbent reviews and analyzes grant proposals for their impact on the budget and cash flow, and makes recommenda­tions for final approval by a professional or administrative supervisor.  The employee coordinates the proper preparation, development and use of aid programs.  Supervision may be exercised over Federal and State Aid Claims Examiners And Technicians.  Work is reviewed through conferences and reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises a staff of technical and clerical personnel engaged in the preparation of federal and state aid claims, including filings and payments;

            Establishes procedures to maximize federal and state aid revenues; this includes, but is not limited to, keeping apprised of all applicable codes, rules and regulations of the federal and state agencies;

            Works on a day-to-day basis with federal and state agencies;

            Assists in establishing proper accounting procedures in order to assure the smooth paper flow needed as backup for claims preparation;

            May work with Data Processing to develop new programs and reports in order to meet the mandates of federal and state agencies;

            Prepares expenditure and revenue estimates of grants making recommendations to the Budget Director;

            Prepares reports as needed making recommendations to solve financial problems.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of present developments and characteristics of federal and state aid Programs; thorough knowledge of statistical and research concepts and methods; ability to interpret the various aspects of federal and state aid programs and to evaluate their implementation; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and agencies on the local, state and federal level; ability to supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain records and prepare detailed reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in a professional capacity in the preparation, analysis or review of Federal and/or State financial aid claims.

 

NOTE:  Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to maximum of two (2) years.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Federal and State Aid Claims Examiner.

 

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

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