Title: Fiscal Support Specialist (Wage) - #BVIWE079

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $23/hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join DBVI as a Fiscal Support Specialist and help drive meaningful impact by supporting financial operations that empower Virginians who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind to achieve greater independence

Job Duties:

"Telework is limited in accordance with the Commonwealth’s telework policy and this position is not eligible for telework immediately. This wage position is limited to 1,500 hours per annual cycle (May 1–April 30) and averages 24–25 hours per week. It does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits."

The mission of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is to provide services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.

To enable blind and vision-impaired individuals to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and independence. The Administration Division supports the Agency’s mission by providing quality financial management, facilities management, policy and legislative services, and performance management. All financial and risk management support services are delivered with the goal of maximizing the funds entrusted to DBVI by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We are seeking a Fiscal Support Specialist (Wage) to provide operational, project, and administrative support for fiscal processes and related initiatives. This position supports transaction review, reconciliation, documentation tracking, compliance-related coordination, and special project activities that contribute to broader fiscal operations and reporting functions. The role works with program and administrative staff to gather, organize, review, and track information needed to support assigned fiscal and operational activities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Fiscal Operations & Project Support
• Project Coordination & Collaborative Work

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in:

• Fiscal, accounting, or budget concepts through training or work experience.
• Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and chart creation for reporting.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for document drafting, presentations, and communication.
• Using databases or data management systems to enter, retrieve, verify, and organize information.
• Gathering, reviewing, and organizing financial or operational data to support reconciliations, project tracking, and documentation.
• Developing and maintaining tracking sheets, logs, or templates used in fiscal or administrative workflows.
• Coordinating tasks such as gathering information, monitoring timelines, and tracking deliverables for projects or initiatives

Knowledge of:

• Data visualization tools and concepts, including Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel charting.

Skills in:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with a record of maintaining structured files, supporting documentation, and audit ready records.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment when handling sensitive or complex information.
• Clear written and verbal communication with strong collaboration and teamwork skills. 
• Demonstrated problem solving ability, initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

Ability to:

• Review and interpret source documents to identify inconsistencies or missing information.
• Prepare clear written materials, including tables, summaries, status updates, and draft reports.
• Collaborate across teams to gather information and follow up on outstanding items.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions:

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.