Chief Of Fiscal/Administrative Services 1

Recruitment #210129-0131MP-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

2/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$113,691*- $155,012/year (*New State employees start at the minimum)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

2/21/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. Guided by our shared belief in human potential, we envision a Connecticut where all have the opportunity to be healthy, secure and thriving. We, along with our partners, provide person-centered programs and services to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our values are:

Communication - Open and constructive sharing of information at all levels.
Respect - Treating all people with dignity and understanding.
Service - Professional commitment to excellence.
Accountability - Personal and team responsibility for results.

We have a new opportunity available for a dynamic financial executive and leader for the position Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services 1. This role reports directly to the Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2 (CFO) and supports business operations and multiple critical functions including; Revenue, Benefit Accounting, Federal Reporting, General Accounting, Cost Allocation, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Contract and Procurement, Spending Plans and related financial functions to support the operations of the Department. The individual selected to this role would directly support the financial management activities provided through the Division of Financial Services key service groups. Learn more about these groups here!

The State of Connecticut offers a competitive benefits package; excellent health care; generous leave policies; a retirement plan; a deferred compensation program; and more.

This is a full-time 40 hour per week position out of DSS Central Office. We are conveniently located in Hartford, CT at 55 Farmington Avenue.

Do you want to serve the citizens of Connecticut in this role? We invite you to apply for this outstanding opportunity!

Selection Plan

Please note that DSS takes part in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Elizabeth Weston at Elizabeth.Weston@ct.gov, (860) 937-6383.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency, central business operation, this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of a major fiscal division or fiscal/administrative services division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Administers the staff and operations of the fiscal management functions including budget preparation and management, accounting, and financial reporting and analysis; develops, implements and evaluates policies, goals and objectives; designs and develops programs and activities; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; acts as liaison both internally within the State and externally; determines appropriate staffing levels and directs the management and coordination of staff; designs and implements performance review standards for division staff; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the division who might impact on policy or program activities; directs financial planning activities including long and short-term forecasting; assists EDP experts in the planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; utilizes EDP systems for financial analyses; prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation; may direct a program of internal and/or external audit. In addition to directing fiscal/administrative functions, may direct support services such as maintenance, duplicating services, switchboard, mailroom, food services, security, and housekeeping; in a facility or institution, in addition to the above, may ensure conformance with related standards of JCAHO, OSHA, Environmental Protection, and other regulatory agencies; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration with special references to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of personnel, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability in the preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports; ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, personnel, payroll, purchasing at least one (1) of which must be an accounting function.*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year experience must be at a managerial level.

For state employees, this is interpreted at or above the level of Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services, Principal Budget Specialist or Fiscal/Administrative Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

*Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative programs and overseeing the development of program improvements.
Experience directly supervising or managing professional full-time financial staff.
Experience analyzing complex fiscal and operational data.
Experience interpreting federal and state laws and regulations related to the program and policies of federal health and human services agencies.
Experience communicating effectively to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.