STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Chief Of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2

Recruitment #210305-0096MP-001

Introduction



Are you an experienced professional who can apply effective approaches to address todays fiscal challenges?
Are you a results driven individual that wants to be a part of the changes going on at the DMV?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking for a Chief of Fiscal Administrative Services 2. This executive level position will lead all aspects of  the Fiscal Division while collaborating with other division leaders across the agency. This career opportunity is for a dynamic experienced and invested fiscal professional who has the passion, ambition and vision to lead and improve the DMV's Fiscal systems to meet the needs of our customers and our employees.

The mission of the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is to promote public safety and regulate drivers, their motor vehicles and certain vehicle-related businesses, through the delivery of exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. The CT DMV is searching for employees who are empowered to make a difference and to provide exceptional service to our customers.

This full time position will be located in Wethersfield, CT with a Monday - Friday schedule. We provide superior benefits, competitive salaries, and a place where people truly believe in what they are doing. 

Serving the public is an important and rewarding profession. Every single day is an opportunity to positively impact the lives of Connecticut citizens.

Selection Plan

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  
Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

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.

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

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

If you have any questions pertaining to this posting please contact Catherine.Downey@CT.Gov .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for administering the fiscal and administrative programs and operations of the agency.

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; 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 (l) of which must be an accounting or budgeting function.*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the general 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

  1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  2. 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 with modernizing and implementing Fiscal systems and programs;
  • Experience with overseeing Information Technology services and equipment;
  • Experience with purchasing and contracting agreements and services;
  • Experience with Revenue accounting;
  • Experience with Public Sector budgeting and accounting;
  • Experience with creating organizational efficiency.

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.