Fiscal Officer 3 Mental Health/Developmental Services

Fiscal Officer 3 Mental Health/Developmental Services

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

01386

Department

Human Services

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Luzerne County is seeking a skilled and collaborative fiscal professional to support the financial operations of our Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS) programs. This leadership role oversees budgeting, contracts, and financial planning for a system serving two counties, with an annual budget of approximately $22 million.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both numbers and people-balancing financial oversight with meaningful collaboration across teams, providers, and state partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In this role, you will:

• Lead budgeting, financial planning and allocation of MHDS Funds

• Develop and manager provider contracts, including rates and service agreements

• Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with contracts and regulations

• Review and approve invoices and budgets for accuracy and compliance

• Collaborate with internal teams, providers, and state partners on fiscal matters

• Prepare financial reports, annual plans, and budget submissions

• Support audits and implement improvements when needed

• Supervise and support fiscal and administrative staff

• Contribute to policy development and ongoing system improvements

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

We're seeking someone who brings:

• A strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, or fiscal management
• The ability to analyze data and provide clear financial insights
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An interest in supporting human services programs and community impact

Minimum Qualifications

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 2 Or,
• Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelors degree, that includes six college credits in accounting Or,
• Five years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associates degree, that includes six college credits in accounting Or,
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Exempt
• Non-Union
• Permanent

Contact Information:

Megan Stone

Human Services Division Head

Luzerne County

570-826-8800

Megan.Stone.OHS@luzernecounty.org

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a

disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org