Fiscal/Administrative Assistant
Recruitment # 260306-1317AR-001
Location Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened 3/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $65,979 - $83,953/year
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 3/19/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you self-motivated?
Do you enjoy working with Assets?
If so, read below & apply today!
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Finance and Administration, Inventory Management Unit is currently recruiting for a Fiscal/Administrative Assistant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1317AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) position in Rocky Hill.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 660 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT
Office/On-site
THE ROLE
As a Fiscal/Administrative Assistant, within the Asset Management Unit, responsibilities include:
Assist with processing and reconciling the Annual Physical Inventory
Connecticut General Statutes require State Agencies to conduct an annual physical inventory of all property, real and personal
Conduct commodity stockroom inventory at DOT's 12 Stockrooms and 1 Central Warehouse
Prepare and process the acquisition and disposition of all DOT's Controllable and Capital Equipment
Prepare and process equipment and vehicles for surplus
Prepare and process Public Surplus Auctions for the disposition of controllable and capital assets
Process transfers and disposals
Prepare paperwork for DMV title acquisitions
Assist with updating and maintaining the Department's motor vehicle registration plate system
Assist with tagging equipment, transferring assets, and processing inventory documents
Assist with fixed capital asset report request
Performs other related duties as required (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1317AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined)
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct 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 (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) !
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 listed on the job posting.
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.
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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.
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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 Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for performing a combination of basic paraprofessional work, and highly complex clerical work in fiscal and administrative functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs paraprofessional level work in fiscal and administrative activities;
Independently performs bookkeeping and basic accounting activities such as maintaining, balancing, and reconciling an interrelated group of accounts;
Independently accountable for an accounts receivable or accounts payable process including varied and complex procedures and activities;
Prepares simple financial statements and assists in preparation of complex financial statements;
Calculates rates involving complex arithmetical formulas;
Gathers and consolidates payroll and expenditure data for budget preparation;
Ensures that expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits;
Reviews routine expenditures for compliance with itemized budgets;
Utilizes EDP systems for financial records and reports;
Independently performs purchasing functions including preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions, authorizing routine purchase orders, and preparing requests for proposals;
Independently prepares renewal or new contracts based on awards;
Ensures that routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
bookkeeping, financial record keeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices;
basic procedures of budget preparation and control;
payroll procedures, purchasing procedures and contract preparation;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability in arithmetic computations;
Ability to
audit financial documents;
understand and apply statutes and regulations;
utilize EDP systems for financial management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in complex clerical work in one or more fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, or purchasing.
NOTE: Complex clerical work is defined as generally routine fiscal/ administrative work, such as financial record keeping or examining, bookkeeping, requisitioning or payroll preparation at or above the level of Financial Clerk. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached
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 two (2) years.
One (1) year as a Pre-Professional Trainee in fiscal/administrative work may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with CORE-CT modules: Financials, Inventory, Asset Management
Experience with DAS Public Surplus Website
Experience in EPM and STARS Reporting
Knowledge of the latest Property Control Manual
Experience with asset management surplus policies and inventory control
Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control best practices
Experience working independently and as part of a team in an environment with changing work priorities
Customer service experience including corresponding and communicating with both internal and external customers
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience prioritizing work assignments
Experience detecting issues and problem solving
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certification by the time of permanent appointment.
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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