Fiscal/Administrative Officer

Are you a current DDS employee looking for your next opportunity?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Central Office, has a Fiscal/Administrative Officer vacancy. This position is part of the Operations Center for the Fiscal Division and will be based out of the Central Office in Hartford. This position performs a variety of professional fiscal and administrative functions. This position’s role directly supports 1) public health and safety; 2) sustaining revenue which is greater than the cost of the position; and 3) compliance with state statute, or federal law, regulation or court order. This FAO position makes financial payments for Residential Schools and the Behavioral Services Program (BSP), which supports an at-risk and vulnerable population.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

• Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. 
• If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov.

BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

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• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pam Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov. 

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In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional level fiscal and administrative functions.

• Performs a variety of professional fiscal and administrative functions;
• Assists head of fiscal/administrative operations, division head or agency head in budget preparation by compiling and consolidating data and projecting expenditures;
• Maintains budget control by reviewing and authorizing expenditures and monitoring expenditures against appropriations and allotments;
• Prepares budget reports;
• Prepares various financial statements and statistical or narrative fiscal/administrative reports;
• Assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;
• Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analyses;
• Prepares or reviews grant budgets and other fiscal portions of grant applications;
• Provides technical assistance to grantees regarding accounting procedures;
• Reviews various contracts, financial documents and financial reports to ensure compliance with grant requirements;
• Exercises functional supervision over a variety of clerical fiscal/administrative activities such as maintenance of accounting records, payroll preparation, preparation and processing of purchase requisitions, grant and contract record keeping;
• Performs technical purchasing tasks such as soliciting bids and recommending contract awards;
• Assists in formulation of policies and procedures relating to area(s) of responsibility and implementation of such policies and procedures;
• Acts as liaison with agency central fiscal and administrative office(s) and/or central state agencies;
• May supervise support services such as stores, inventory, mailroom, security or maintenance;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting;
  • grants and contracts preparation and administration;
  • purchasing principles and procedures;
  • payroll practices and procedures;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • prepare and analyze financial documents and reports;
  • interpret and apply statutes, regulations and administrative policies;
  • utilize EDP systems for financial management.

Six (6) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting or budgeting function.*

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at or above the paraprofessional level, requiring the exercise of some independent judgment in the application of basic principles and procedures in accounting, budgeting, purchasing or related fiscal administration functions.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (l/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) year of the Special Experience.
• For state employees two (2) years as a Fiscal/Administrative Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
• For state employees two (2) years as a Purchasing Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.  

*Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached

• Experience effectively communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both verbally and in written inquiries.
• Experience with Microsoft office, including excel and outlook.
• Experience with working with DDS residential schools.
• Experience tracking DDS Children's services expenses. Experience with processing CORE CT transactions.
• Experience analyzing payroll transaction.

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.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.