Recruitment #210317-0447MP-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 3/18/2021 4:00:00 PM |
Salary | $122,972 - $167,674/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/2/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Are you an agile leader who is capable of solving sophisticated problems through the effective use of State governmental resources? We have a fantastic opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and intuitive professional to join the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) with a multifaceted position as the Chief Administrative Officer.
About Us
We report directly to the Governor and provide a variety of information and analysis that is used to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals and implement and coordinate the execution of the enacted budget.
The Role
We are seeking a highly engaged, quick-thinking individual for this Office of Policy and Management Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a strategic leader by working closely with the Agency Head and Deputy as well as the agency’s senior management team. It is expected for this leader to work toward achievement of the agency’s mission and goals by developing, implementing, and coordinating all of the administrative and financial functions, operations and programs of the agency. This includes oversight of accounting and audit, business operations, payroll and employee benefits, human resources, information systems, and other administrative support.
The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, have a strong work ethic and strong leadership abilities and will be able to independently solve sophisticated problems through the effective use of State governmental resources.
The individual selected for this position will represent the Office of Policy and Management whenever needed. This may include nights and weekends.
This position is conveniently located in Hartford, CT. The work schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday, forty (40) hours per week and often requires working an extended day.
We offer a competitive benefits package, excellent health care, generous leave policies, retirement plan, and more!
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Please ensure that your application is complete and includes a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. Candidates who do not submit the required documents above will not be considered.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, examples of past research, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carolyn Kozak at opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial/administrative capacity.
Note: Managerial/administrative capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and maintaining the budget. For state employees, this is interpreted at or above the level of Fiscal/Administrative Manager 2 or Principal Budget Specialist.
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. Reasonable accommodations can be made upon request.