Administrative Services Director I

Primary Responsibilities

Leading programmatic fiscal planning, management, and projections in close collaboration with the DCF Business Office.

Ability to read and interpret State / Federal regulations pertaining to fiscal management and compliance.

Overseeing CDD's fiscal management for grants and contracts, while collaborating closely with DCF's Grants and Contracts Unit to ensure smooth logistical administration of all CDD grants and contracts.

Necessary Experience

• A background in fiscal management and program budgets;
• Experience working with and interpreting State and Federal regulations;
• Experience in grant and contract management, including fiscal oversight and grant reporting.

Additional Skills

• Excellent communications skills;
• Self motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Well-developed organizational skills;
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Services Director I (Job Requisition #55393), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Karolyn.Long@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree AND seven (7) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
• One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Manager III with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

• Experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.