Salary: $$50,000-$60,000; salary commensurate with training and experience. Full-time employees of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) are eligible for Public Employee Insurance Agency benefits and a number of other benefits available to state employees.

Location: Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent; Not in the Classified Service; FLSA Exempt

Division: Communications

Reports To: Assistant Treasurer, Communications

Nature of Work:

Under the limited supervision, this position assists in the communication of information on activities and policies of the State Treasurer and his/her Office to various external and internal audiences through multiple media channels according to the direction and strategies established by the State Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of Communications. This position proceeds on own initiative while complying with policies, practices and procedures described by the Assistant Treasurer of Communications. This position seldom refers matters to supervisor except for clarification of policy. This position is required to travel with the State Treasurer for press events/other appearances, as necessary.

Job Duties:

• Assists the Assistant Treasurer of Communications in managing and executing both internal and external communications emanating from the STO.
• Writes and edits brochures, newsletters, departmental publications, consumer, and other informational materials; prepares graphics compositions and layout.
• Researches or collects information from a variety of sources and writes news releases covering regular and periodic activities of the STO for daily and/or weekly newspapers and for non-print news releases.
• Assists with producing presentations, speeches, press releases, op-ed pieces, and articles to advance public awareness of the STO programs and services.
• Responsible for managing STO intranet content.
• Provides support for press conferences and office events.
• Assists with photography for internal/external communications.
• Assists Assistant Treasurer as needed.
• Produces monthly STO employee newsletter.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with the news media, including newspapers, radio, and television.
• Establishes and maintains a media outreach plan, including coordination with key constituents and Regional Treasury Representatives, along with the preparation of advisories/releases and scheduling media interviews, to maximize coverage and public awareness of STO and Treasurer-related public events across WV.
• Responsible for creating, managing, and posting content on all STO social media sites.
• Advises department administrators on public relations methods and established procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required; four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. State government experience highly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques of planning, composing, and editing publicity material.
• Knowledge of techniques of graphics composition and layout procedures.
• Ability to organize and present a variety of informational and promotional materials in a clear, concise, and appealing format.
• Ability to write complex and creative publicity material.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agency officials, the news media, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate easily and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather information by research, observation, or interview.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email resume to resumes@wvsto.gov by January 31, 2025.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000; salary commensurate with training and experience. Full-time employees of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) are eligible for Public Employee Insurance Agency benefits plus other benefits available to state employees.

Location: Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent; Not in the Classified Service

Division: WVSTO Savings Programs

Reports To: Deputy State Treasurer

Nature of Work:

Under administrative direction, this position will be responsible for providing leadership and management for the development, execution, and evaluation of financial resource planning, risk management, and fiscal operations of the West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Program, the West Virginia SMART529 College Savings Plan, West Virginia ABLE Savings Plan, and the West Virginia Retirement Plus Program. This position develops deadlines, projects, and work to be done along with the Deputy State Treasurer. This position plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative. This position keeps the Deputy State Treasurer informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the development and execution of financial resource planning, risk management, and fiscal operations for all programs in the Savings Division.
• Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to subordinate Directors and makes actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Manages all aspects of external investment managers, including developing plans and objectives for each manager, monitoring performance for compliance to established parameters, discussing and resolving investment issues, monitoring contractual agreements, and evaluating due diligence reviews.
• Oversees annual budgets for each Program and monitors actual results against approved budgets; assists the Directors to prepare the annual Appropriation Request and Expenditure Schedules, monthly and annual financial statements, investment performance reports, and Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Provides support and assistance to the Directors in the development and presentation of policies to each of the programs’ respective boards and committees.
• Monitors activities of the programs to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and State Code.
• Stays abreast of changes, current practices, and developments in investment accounting.
• Represents the State Treasurer and the Office in testimony and presentation to various executive boards, legislative committees, and various local and national investment associations.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance required, Master's Degree preferred; eight or more years of advanced level experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience in or knowledge of accounting, including sophisticated mutual fund and investment accounting, compliance, and reporting. Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") or Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA") strongly desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and trends in public finance and government.
• Ability to evaluate financial trends and apply financial techniques, methods, and procedures to facilitate problem solving, evaluate risks, discern alternatives, and implement investment strategies consistent with statutory requirements and State Treasurer’s Office goals and objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted management principles and practices of budget administration and knowledge of legislative processes related to public finance.
• Considerable experience demonstrating the ability to develop and implement organizational processes for effectively managing finances and maximizing the use of available funds.
• Project management experience to oversee multiple, simultaneous projects and programs, establish priorities, develop a course of action, implement/execute, analyze, and evaluate results.
• Ability to express complex and technical elements of accounting and financial management to public officials, professionals, board members, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with State Treasurer’s Office management, public officials, actuaries, and staff.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email resume to resumes@wvsto.gov by January 28, 2025.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.

Salary: $30,000 - $40,000: salary commensurate with training and experience. Full-time employees of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) are eligible for Public Employee Insurance Agency benefits and a number of other benefits available to state employees.

Location: Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent; Not in the Classified Service; FLSA: Non-Exempt

Division: Administration

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Nature of Work:

Under direct supervision, this position provides maintenance/cleaning of WVSTO locations within the Kanawha City Campus as directed by the Facilities Manager. Work is performed according to detailed instructions and the methods of work are well established and outlined by the Facilities Manager. While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly moves about inside the office while operating cleaning equipment. Requires frequent heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 30 pounds.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for the general cleaning of the building: dusting, cleaning, polishing, disinfecting, and waxing furniture, fixtures, woodwork, and equipment on a daily basis.
• Responsible for the daily cleaning of restrooms and kitchen areas; replenish area with supplies when needed.
• Disposes of trash and waste materials from individual offices and common areas on a daily basis; dispose of debris in cigarette urns near building entrances.
• Performs weekly sweeping and mopping of all tile/wood flooring in kitchen, bathroom, and entryways.
• Performs weekly vacuuming of rug, carpets, and stairways.
• Prepares conference rooms for various board meetings by ensuring room is clean and presentable. Responsible for general board meeting setup/clean up.
• Responsible for maintenance (inside and outside areas) of Kanawha City Campus locale.
• Responsible for maintenance of other WVSTO locations, as directed by Facilities Manager.
• Assists other WVSTO managers with projects related to fairs and festivals, auctions, courier duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for seasonal yard maintenance not covered by lease language as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Familiarize themselves with utility shut-offs and receive training related to an emergency action plan put in place in the event of an emergency.