Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services
Hybrid
Recruitment # 251020-0129MP-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 10/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $120,087 - $163,743/year
Job Type Open to Statewide Employees
Close Date 11/5/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Administrative Services (DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/About-the-Department-of-Administrative-Services) ), is now accepting applications from current state employees to join our SmART (Small Agency Resource Team) Business Office and Collections unit as an Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0129MP&R1=&R3=) .
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full Time, 40 hours per week.
Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford.
Monday - Friday.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Hybrid (combination of in-office/telework).
THE ROLE
The Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services will report directly to the DAS CFO and support the management and oversight of all Business Office functions for DAS and the SmART agencies . This position will also assist in overseeing the Collections unit within DAS.
Some key responsibilities include:
Assisting with budget preparation and oversight.
Serving as a backup approver.
Helping to update office policies and procedures.
Collaborating with all Business Office units to resolve issues as they arise.
Providing backup support to the CFO and covering other areas as needed.
ABOUT US
DAS provides timely and cost-effective services to state agencies, state employees, municipalities, private industry, and the public. DAS offers a diverse array of programs, encompassing statewide human resources, information technology, fleet vehicle services, building and construction, procurement, grants administration, and beyond.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: 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.
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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) 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 (https://portal.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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for assisting in the administration of the administrative programs and operations of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in directing staff and operations of fiscal management functions including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis;
Assists in coordinating, planning and managing activities;
Formulates program goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in development of related policy;
Reviews fiscal and administrative operations for effectiveness and compliance with statutory requirements and agency policies and procedures;
Evaluates staff;
Directs or assists in the direction of budget management function;
Maintains contacts with and acts as liaison to individuals within and outside of state who might impact on program activities;
Advises agency head regarding fiscal and administrative matters;
Assists EDP experts 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;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
May direct support services such as maintenance, duplicating services, switchboard, mailroom, food services, security and housekeeping;
In a facility or institution may ensure conformance with related standards of JCAH, OSHA, Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies;
May direct a program of internal and/or external audit;
Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0129MP&R1=&R3=)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
and ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting;
Knowledge of principles and procedures of personnel, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports;
Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g. accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administrative, personnel, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting function.
NOTE: See addendum for descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been supervising professional level staff.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is 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 developing business and operational efficiencies.
Experience with bond funding.
Experience using Microsoft Excel to develop financial analyses and reports, including formulas and conditional formatting.
Experience with the Core-CT Modules that correspond with each Business Office function.
Experience in managing sections of an executive branch agency's budget, including the preparation of financial and budget reports such as the monthly CFSR for OPM.
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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