Fiscal/Administrative Officer Hybrid #260819-1308AR-001

Introduction Are you a fiscla/administrative professional seeking an opportunity where you'll have more independence and have a chance to tackle the challenges of professional-level fiscal and administrative work? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to check out this exciting opportunity to join our team! At the State of Connecticut , Department of Social Services (DSS) we are seeking two enthusiastic, detail-oriented Fiscal/Administrative Officers to support the fiscal and administrative management of a major federal grant focused on advancing rural health transformation in Connecticut. These positions play a critical role in ensuring grant funds are administered responsibly, purchases and expenditures align with approved budgets and program goals, and financial reporting and contract compliance requirements are met. What We Can Offer You Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Position Highlights LOCATION: Hartford, CT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 1st Shift, 40 hours per week, Hybrid schedule (office/telework) is available consistent with State of CT Telework Policy. PLEASE NOTE: These positions are durational and will terminate at the end of the RHTP grant spending period (October 30, 2030, but depending on available RHTP funds and business needs, may be extended by up to 11 months, no later than September 30, 2031), unless funding for these positions ends sooner. Y our role as a Fiscal/Administrative Officer The ideal candidate is motivated by public service, enjoys working within a range of fiscal and administrative functions, and takes pride in maintaining strong fiscal controls and accurate reporting. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with internal fiscal and program staff, as well as partner agencies, while contributing to high-impact initiatives that improve access to care and health outcomes for communities across the state. Candidates with experience in federal grant accounting, budget management, and financial compliance are strongly encouraged to apply. About Us DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. Preferred Shift/Location 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. 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. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) 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. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 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, SKILL AND ABILITY 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. Minimum Qualifications - General Experience 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.* Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience 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. NOTE: Connecticut Careers Trainee experience (target Fiscal/Administrative Officer or closely related class) is at the professional training level and above the paraprofessional 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 (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 Preferred Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut