Associate Fiscal - Administrative Officer

Title: Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer(Hybrid)

Location: Hartford United States

Job Description:

Salary$94,882 - $122,027/year

Job TypeOpen to Statewide Employees

Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee with extensive experience in a combination of fiscal administrative functions?  If so, we encourage you to take this opportunity to consider the Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer position!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer position in Hartford, CT.

 

DCF’s mission is to partner with communities and empower families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce, who strive daily to meet the needs of those we encounter. We comprise of a Central Office, fourteen area offices, two twenty -four facilities, and the Wilderness School.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Division of Fiscal Services – Grants and Contracts Unit as an Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer. This key position plays an integral role in supporting the agency’s fiscal operations by overseeing the POS and PSA Contracts, Federal, State, Private Grants, and Youth Service Bureaus reporting directly to the Fiscal Administrative Supervisor supporting the Grants and Contracts unit.

 

Position Highlights: PCN 42905

 

• Location: Division of Fiscal Services – Grants and Contracts Unit located at Central Office, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT.
• Full-time | 40 Hours per week | Hybrid
• Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Occasional Statewide travel for meetings, training and other activities.
• After successful completion of the working test period, the role may offer a hybrid telework schedule, providing greater work flexibility.

What we can offer you:

 

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.

 

 

Why Join Us:

We are an ambitious team dedicated to making a difference, engaging in meaningful work that positively impacts children and families. Together, we collaborate with a diverse group of professionals and community partners, encouraging connections that drive success. We benefit from professional growth opportunities and a nurturing work environment that supports our development. As a forward-thinking organization, we value innovation and excellence, striving to make a lasting impact with everything we do.

 

We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and continue serving your state!

 

 

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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.

 

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 Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for performing the most complex fiscal tasks within a variety of fiscal and administrative functions or acting as a working supervisor over a variety of fiscal and administrative functions, including payroll oversight.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 

 

• Performs the most complex fiscal and administrative tasks within a unit that clearly exceeds the norm and includes a concentration of highly advanced functions as defined by leadership; 
• Plans office workflow and determines priorities; 
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; 
• Establishes and maintains office procedures; 
• Provides staff training and assistance; 
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and other officials regarding policies and procedures; 
• Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements and reports and budget requests; 
• Projects expenditures and assists in financial planning; 
• Maintains fiscal controls by authorizing non-routine expenditures; 
• Manages various phases of budget process; 
• Makes recommendations on policies and standards; 
• Oversees maintenance of accounting records; 
• Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses; 
• May oversee implementation and analysis of financial and administrative EDP applications; 
• May oversee grant and contract administration; 
• May oversee payroll; 
• May perform complex purchasing tasks such as preparing specifications, soliciting bids and recommending contract awards; 
• May oversee leasing functions including negotiating contracts and space requirements; 
• May supervise support services such as stores, inventory, security, mailroom, food service or maintenance; 
• May supervise payroll, purchasing and/or other fiscal and administrative functions; 
• 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, governmental accounting, and payroll; 
• Knowledge of
  • grants and contracts preparation and administration; 
  • purchasing principles and procedures; 
  • payroll practices and procedures; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports; 
• Ability to
  • understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
  • utilize EDP systems for financial management; 
• Supervisory ability.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in a combination of fiscal administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting, budgeting, or payroll function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2.

NOTE: Connecticut Careers Trainee experience (target Fiscal/Administrative Officer or closely related class) is at the professional training level and is below the professional working level.

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.

• For state employees experience at the level of a Purchasing Services Officer 1 substitutes for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience preparing complex federal budget reports and narrative documents, including researching, and assembling grant application materials.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and revising budgets for multi‑year grants, MOUs/MOAs, and contracts, with strong financial controls and compliance oversight.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal statutes, regulations, fiscal policies, and audit requirements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contract language and scopes of work to ensure fiscal and administrative accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines using advanced Microsoft Office tools and other software to analyze and maintain complex financial and administrative data.

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.