Administrative Services Director IV - Limited Service

About the Role

The Vermont State Recovery Office, within the Agency of Administration (AoA), seeks an experienced finance and operations leader to serve as Administrative Services Director IV. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in budgeting and managing State and Federal funds, is organized and detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and is an experienced leader. This position plays a leadership role in a dynamic team that interacts with every Agency and Department within the state. The Recovery Office operates in a hybrid working environment; permission to telework is granted on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise administrative functions for a moderate-sized office, department, or agency.
• Lead and coordinate budgeting and management of State and Federal funds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field AND three (3) or more years of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration, or a related field AND five (5) or more years of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions.
• Bachelor's degree in any field AND six (6) or more years of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent AND ten (10) or more years of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions.
• One (1) or more years as an Administrative Services Director III with the State of Vermont.

Only administrative work experience is qualifying. Administrative support includes functions that keep the organization running or provide resources for programmatic work (e.g., accounting, budget management, grant administration, finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, or space management).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

As a State employee, you are offered a comprehensive total compensation package 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.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan for work/life balance.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two retirement savings options: 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.

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This position is a Limited Service role (Job Requisition #55610), non-tenured, and authorized through June 7, 2031. It is open to all State employees and external applicants. For more information, contact Douglas.Farnham@vermont.gov.