Chief Of Fiscal​/Administrative Services MP

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has an exciting opportunity for a Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2, overseeing the Bureau of Central Services.

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• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

This role directs three critical divisions—Financial Management, District Operations, and Engineering, Safety, and Sustainability—to ensure efficient and compliant management of DEEP's budget, infrastructure, and capital projects.

This position plays a vital leadership role in budgeting nearly $300 million annually, managing statewide facilities and infrastructure assets, overseeing $70 million in current capital improvement projects, and ensuring safety and operational effectiveness across the agency.

• Overseeing and coordinating the activities of the Bureau of Central Services, including the Financial Management, District Operations, and Engineering, Safety, and Sustainability Divisions.
• Directing budget development and administration for complex funding streams totaling over $280 million, including state appropriations, federal grants, and capital funds.
• Ensuring financial compliance with applicable federal, state, and audit requirements; oversee accounting functions, reporting, and contract payments.
• Managing the planning, execution, and oversight of large‑scale capital projects and infrastructure maintenance across statewide facilities.
• Leading agency‑wide safety and sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with workplace standards and delivery of safety training programs.
• Directing the digitization and management of agency records to support transparency and improve access to public information.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to strengthen operational performance and program alignment with agency goals.
• Supervising division directors; set performance expectations, evaluate outcomes, and support workforce development and succession planning.
• Serving as liaison to internal leadership, external stakeholders, and legislative bodies regarding fiscal, operational, and capital planning matters.
• Providing strategic input into agency‑wide financial forecasting, infrastructure investments, and administrative modernization efforts.
• Preparing fiscal impact analyses and administrative summaries for proposed legislation, regulatory changes, or agency initiatives.

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday. Our office is located in Hartford, and teleworking opportunities may be available.

DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

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