Business Officer – HYBRID Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Business Officer – HYBRID 
Salary $50,633.00 – $67,592.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-05432 L&W65040997 Department Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Division of Land & Water Stewardship Opening Date 04/22/2025 Closing Date 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Business Officer I Position Number 65040997 Section NCLWF Salary Grade

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Description of Work This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy. Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 121 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27603

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Business Officer is responsible for managing the NCLWF’s administrative, grant, and endowment budgets; creating and submitting annual reports; ensuring compliance with all statutes, rules, policies for state fiscal management; and maintaining sound financial and other records. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Business Officer will be responsible for: Daily administration and management of the NCLWF’s administrative budget, including expenditures, travel, E-Procurement, and invoices.
Weekly administration of grant budgets.
Annual management of the endowment transactions and reporting to the board.
Serving as the HR liaison for NCLWF.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be available work Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to travel in-state (infrequently 5-7 days/year). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Experience managing budgets and/or knowledge of standard budget practices and/or principals.
Experience with accounting, procurement, and/or budgeting systems.
Experience preparing and interpreting complex budgets and/or financial statements.
Knowledge of financial controls, such as auditing.
Knowledge of financial reporting and adhering to state policies.

Management Prefers:

Experience with North Carolina Financial Management Systems.
Experience with North Carolina Purchasing and Contracting System.
General knowledge of HR practices. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution AND
two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role; OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Section/Unit Description The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) provides grant assistance to non-profits, local governments and state agencies for the protection of natural resources in North Carolina. NCLWF funds projects that (1) enhance or restore degraded waters, (2) protect unpolluted waters, and/or (3) contribute toward a network of riparian buffers and greenways for environmental, educational, and recreational benefits, (4) provide buffers around military bases to protect the military mission, (5) acquire land that represents the ecological diversity of North Carolina, and (6) acquire land that contributes to the development of a balanced State program of historic properties. The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Stewardship Program is primarily responsible for monitoring NCLWF-held conservation agreements across North Carolina. Division Description The Division of Land and Water Stewardship is a non-regulatory division within DNCR that provides information and assistance to support effective conservation. The office is an integral part of the state’s conservation efforts, and seeks to maintain a positive relationship with communities through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, industries, organizations, and private citizens.