Job Description
Position Summary
Under the Direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Capital Budget Director supervises plans and organizes the preparation of MassDOT's annual capital budget.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Capital Budget Director will be responsible for managing and monitoring capital bond accounts as they relate to allotments, encumbrances, transfers and expenditures, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Approve funding requests from MassDOT divisions and programs within the context of the annual capital budget.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the five year Capital investment Plan.
- At the direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, negotiate and approve financial transactions with the State Comptroller's Office, the Executive Office of Administration and Finance and internal MassDOT divisions and programs.
- Participate as senior member of various internal committees and provide support to MassDOT's Senior Management Team.
- Act as the Contract manager for $2.5 billion of reimbursement agreements between the MassDOT and the MBTA.
- Facilitate the financial reimbursements of the Chapter 90 program, the Municipal Bridge Program and the Complete Streets Program.
- Reviews major Policy and Procedure proposals, affecting MassDOT's ongoing capital expenditure plans and intergovernmental service agreements.
- Engage in the management and coordination of joint projects with other state agencies.
- Assist in the preparation of Transportation Bond Bills.
- Provide presentations to MassDOT senior management, the Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
- Track, analyze and report on capital expenditures through development of capital financial reports.
- Participate in the selection and development of a new capital plan reporting system.
- Monitor expenditures for accurate program coding and reconcile erroneous charges
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Pre-Hire Process
A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check, Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment references.
Qualifications
About MassDOT
The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Depar t ment of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/ ma s sdot -careers .
MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled, however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results), of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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- For questions regarding the job posting, please email Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.