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FiscalAdministrative Officer

DDS Central Office


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 82261 - 106340
Posted: 6 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Are you a current employee of the Department of Developmental services with six (6) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g. accounting accounts examining budget management grant administration payroll purchasing) If so we invite you to take this opportunity to consider applying for the Fiscal/Administrative Officer position below!

TheState of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Central Office is accepting applications for one (1) Fiscal/Administrative Officer position based out of Central Office in Hartford CT.


In this position you will perform a variety of professional fiscal and administrative functions with a direct focus on supporting the Individual Funds/Trustee Unit. You will help ensure individual fund accounting is accurately maintained and that required Social Security requirements are properly met.


If you are ready to apply your fiscal expertise in a role that supports the financial well-being of individuals served by DDS and contributes to effective accountable public service we encourage you to apply today!


Position Highlights: PCN #22181

  • Location: Central Office Hartford CT (Operations Center for the Fiscal Division)
  • Full-time 1st Shift 40 hours per week Hybrid
  • Monday - Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm
  • Telework may be requested upon the successful completion of the working test period.
    • However incumbent 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 healthywork-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.

DDS Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.



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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AFTER YOU APPLY:

  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs) which must be completed by the questionnaires 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).
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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

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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 ofexperience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions ( accounts examining budget management grant administrationpayroll purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting or budgetingfunction.*
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 Bachelors degree.
  • A Masters 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/administrativefunctions are attached
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in Financial Accounting Systems including QuickBooks Microsoft Office and other EDP systems or applications.
  • Experience preparing financial reports
  • Experience with Purchasing and Accounts Payables
  • Experience maintaining and paying contracts
  • Experience working with training staff and collaborative work settings
  • Experience with Individual Funds Debit Card maintenance and procedures
  • Experience with Petty Cash and Trustee Accounts
  • Experience with Fiduciary Probate Certificates
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. 5-196of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group ofpositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a singletitle for administrative purposes. Assuch a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/orresponsibility.

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