STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1

Recruitment #260324-0914AR-001

Introduction


Are you self-motivated? Do you enjoy supervising staff engaged in fiscal, administrative and operations functions? Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? 
If so, we encourage you read below & apply today!

The State of ConnecticutDepartment of Transportation (CTDOT), invites qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 position within the Division of Contract and Agreements in the Bureau of Finance and Administration, at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • First shift
  • Location: 2800 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Telework Policy can be found here. 
  • Supervisors can expect to spend roughly half of their working hours, if not more, in the office in order to execute upon their job functions and supervise their team. Time in the office may fluctuate based on circumstances and the team being supervised. The ability to apply for telework continues to be available and the agency continues to provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them.
    THE ROLE
    This position will be responsible for direct oversight/management of the personnel and operations of the Agreements Unit and Purchasing Unit. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in State procurement and contracts administration.  The candidate should be self-motivated, have strong leadership skills and the ability and willingness to adapt to a changing environment.   

    Duties include oversight for the administration/processing of over 300 agreements annually including Consultant Agreements for various types of engineering and professional services, Personal Service Agreements, various types of other agreements i.e. (grants, rights of way, leases, licenses, utilities, railroads, transit services, municipal, etc.). Additionally, the Unit processes over 100 non-negotiated fee letters annually related to engineering consultant agreements.   
    Additional responsibilities - Interprets complex state statutes and federal regulations; Interprets and supervises in the development of Department policies and regulations; Independently research and keep abreast of the latest laws, rules, policies, regulations, pending legislation as they relate to agreements and interpret and assist in drafting new contract language as necessary; Supervises and performs independent legal research as necessary, provides interpretations of provisions and laws/regulations; Responds to consultants/second parties and implements changes as necessary; Acts as liaison between the department, consultants, consultant’s legal representation, second parties, internal legal staff, and Attorney General’s Office.

    This position will also have oversight of the Purchasing / Procurement unit, which has the following responsibilities: Creation and review of Department bids in compliance with State and Federal regulations; Manage Contractor bonds in accordance with contract requirements. Responsible for review and approval annually over 25,000 requisitions, Purchase Orders and Change Orders; Review and processing all fiscal year end purchase order close outs. Responsible for investigating and correcting invoice price discrepancies for contracted items; Processing and tracking Cost Effectiveness Evaluations for DOT Contracts; Ensuring that all Attorney General’s required provisions and standards are incorporated into contracts; Supervises the maintenance of records/files; Provide training and assistance to internal office staff, as well as other units within the Department; Interface with other DOT Bureaus/Units; Oversee and provides guidance relative to insurance certificates and related provisions.
       
    ABOUT US
    As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. 

    Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

    Selection Plan

    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. 

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    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 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.

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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 Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov

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        PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

        In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in a variety of complex, professional fiscal and administrative functions with a major emphasis on fiscal administration.

        EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

        • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; 
        • Provides staff training and assistance; 
        • Conducts performance evaluations; 
        • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
        • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
        • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; 
        • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
        • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
        • Coordinates fiscal functions including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis; 
        • Assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; 
        • Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analyses; 
        • Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation; 
        • Supervises and coordinates a variety of administrative functions such as grant administration, payroll, purchasing and contract administration; 
        • In addition to supervising fiscal/administrative functions may supervise support services; 
        • In a facility, in addition to the above, may ensure conformance with related standards of TJC, OSHA, Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies; 
        • Performs related duties as required.
        OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF FINANCE:

        • Formulates policies and procedures related to state agency procurement and programmatic and fiscal management of health and human services purchase of service contracts and personal service agreements; 
        • Designs, develops and implements statewide standards, goals and objectives for contracting, rate setting, payment, accounting, budgeting, auditing and other fiscal and administrative procedures to assure fiscal accountability for contracting; 
        • Provides direction, interpretation and guidance to state agency fiscal/administrative staff involved with contracting; 
        • Reviews with state contracting agencies the budgetary impact of any privatization contract and need for any budget adjustments; 
        • Works with state agency contracting staff to implement requirements of the State Contracting Standards Board; 
        • Researches, interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations; 
        • Performs related duties as required.

        KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

        • Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; 
        • Knowledge of principles and procedures of payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration; 
        • Considerable
          • interpersonal skills; 
          • oral and written communication skills; 
        • Considerable ability
          • to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
          • to prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports; 
        • Ability to
          • analyze budgetary and related problems; 
          • utilize EDP systems for financial management.

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

        Nine (9) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting function. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached.

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

        One (1) year of the General Experience must have been supervising professional level staff.

        NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Budget Specialist or Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor.

        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.

        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

        Experience with state contracting and procurement.
        Experience in supervision/management of personnel and operations.
        Experience corresponding and communicating with both internal and external customers.
        Experience with coordination, review and development of contract language.
        Knowledge of the CTDOT Consultant Selection and Negotiations process.
        Experience using Core-CT Contracts, Commitment Control, and Purchasing modules. 

        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.

        ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

        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.


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