Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer(Hybrid)

Introduction

Are you looking for a chance to take that next step in your career? Do you have experience in complex fiscal and administrative functions? If this sounds like you, we invite you to read more and apply today to join our team as an Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer!

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – we are currently accepting applications for to fill two (2) full-time Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer (AFAO) positions. One role will join our Department’s Division of Fiscal Services - Budget Unit, the second role will join our Centralized Support Unit. Both are located at Central Office, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT. These positions are open to the public.

The AFAO in our Budget unit will bea team member of a group that consists of (1) Fiscal Administrative Manager,(1) Fiscal Administrative Supervisor, (1) Associate Accountant, (1) AssociateAccounts Examiner, and (1) Accountant.

The AFAO supporting our CentralizedSupport unit, a unit within the Business Office, will join a team that consists of(1) Fiscal Administrative Manager, (1) Fiscal Administrative Supervisor, (3)Fiscal Administrative Officers, (1) Fiscal Administrative Assistant, (1)Material Storage Supervisor.

What We Can Offer You:

• Visit our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Position Highlights

• These positions are full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, based in Hartford, CT, with 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
• Being a member of a team that is highly motivated, while assisting to provide clear direction, resolving issues, and maintaining accountability for team performance and development
• Address conflicts and challenges promptly and effectively, fostering a positive, productive work environment
• Ensure fiscal control by verifying funding sources, authorizing routine expenditures, and obtaining approval for non-routine expenditures
• Developing and maintaining written procedures to ensure practice conformity

Who We Are

The State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families' (DCF) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.

Albert J. Solnit Children's Center HOSPITAL - Located in Middletown, is a widely recognized center of excellence. This state-administered Psychiatric Hospital provides comprehensive care to adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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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.
• 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:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• 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!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• 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 Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@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 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

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  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.
  
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  A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  
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  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 working with budget development or accounting functions and preparing financial reports.
• Experience using Core-CT (PeopleSoft) for asset management, purchase orders, accounts payable, commitment control, general ledger and HRMS (payroll).
• Experience working with STARS/EPM reports
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite with emphasis in Excel, including using Excel spreadsheets for analyzing and managing data, formatting, including creating formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience working to solve and resolve fiscal administrative issues.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders (including OPM, OFA, DAS and Auditor of Public Accounts).
• Experience reviewing expenditures against budget allocations, verifying the accuracy of spending, and ensuring proper coding for expenditures.
• Experience with projecting expenditures, assisting in financial planning, and oversees the maintenance of accounting records.

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.