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Assistant Chief of FiscalAdministrative Services

DDS Central Office


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 126168 - 172033
Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


Are you a currentState of ConnecticutDepartment of Developmental Services (DDS)employee with seasoned experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions looking to tackle a new challenge If so then we might have just the role for you!

At theDepartment of Developmental Services (DDS) Central Office we are currently seeking a talented and qualified individual to join our team as our Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services to be based in Hartford.

The Role:
In this role you will be entrusted to assist in the administration of the administrative programs and operations of the agency. Along with other duties as needed this role:
  • 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
Position Details:
  • This is a full-time 40 hour per week position first shift with a Monday through Friday8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. schedule
  • Although first shift hours are assigned candidate must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency

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.
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!


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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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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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.
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

1. 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 Bachelors degree.

2. A Masters degree in public administration business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience overseeing business office functions
  • Experience supervising supervisory and professional level fiscal staff
  • Experience preparing financial and budget reports for DDS and OPM
  • Experience with CFSR preparation
  • Experience with managing sections of the agencys budget
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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