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FiscalAdministrative Assistant


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 69320 - 88204
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut If so consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) isseeking an enthusiastic detail-oriented individual for the role of Fiscal/Administrative Assistant (FAA) within the Asset Management sectionof the Fiscal Services Unit.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full time following a first shift schedule 40 hours per week Monday through Friday and will be based atDESPP Headquarters 1111 Country Club Rd Middletown CT 06457.
  • This position also offers partial teleworking and a flexible/alternate schedule in accordance with State of Connecticut policies.
  • The ideal candidate is motivated enjoys working in a range of fiscal and administrative functions and takes pride in maintaining strong fiscal control 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 the oversight of the Agency Inventory.
PLEASE NOTE: For more responsibilities please scroll down to the Examples of Duties Section below.
      ABOUT US
      The DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services training regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement prevention education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.

      1. Operational Efficiency Efficacy and Excellence
      • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data
      • Challenging the thats the way its always been done constructi.e. thinking outside the box as to how we can improve
      • Constantly seeking better results
      2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility
      • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agencys resources
      • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers interests
      • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges
      3. Ethics and Accountability
      • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies
      • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement
      • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments
      • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships internships and career pathways
      For an inside look at what its like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut please watch the video below!

      Selection Plan

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      BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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      AFTER YOU APPLY:

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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 employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.
        DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION:
        Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

        State Employees:
        • Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
        • Completed CT-HR-13
            Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.


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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 Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at .


            Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

            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 with CORE-CT Financials for Asset Management Purchasing and Accounts Payable;
            • Experience conducting annual inventory to include tracking capital and controllable assets in compliance with state statutes and regulations;
            • Experience with EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) and STARS (State Analytical Reporting Systems);
            • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Teams Outlook); and
            • Experience in surplus procedures and disposition of equipment.
            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
            Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodialindividuals 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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