Fiscal​/Administrative Officer

Are you a DMHAS agency employee?

Do you enjoy being the go-to problem solver who keeps financial operations running smoothly and ensures the agency can deliver its mission without interruption?

State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring agency employees for the position of Fiscal/Administrative Officer.

To be considered you must be a current DMHAS employee. See Selection Plan for additional details.

• FACILITY: southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA)
• LOCATION:
  
  401 West Thames Street, Unit 301, Norwich, CT
• SCHEDULE:
  
  40 hours per week | Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
• POSITION NUMBER:

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

This position is essential to the agency’s mission because it provides critical fiscal, procurement, compliance and operational support necessary for the agency to maintain effective and uninterrupted services. The position is responsible for monitoring expenditures, processing and reconciling purchase and Pcard transactions, verifying invoices and reimbursements, supporting budget preparation, monitoring contracts and vendors and ensuring expenditures remain within approved appropriations and allotments.

The position also supports competitive and cost-effective purchasing by reviewing State contracts, obtaining bids, evaluating proposals and monitoring vendor performance. This position is also directly involved in compliance with State requirements and financial controls, including State procurement and reimbursement regulations, Pcard program requirements, surplus property procedures, DAS vehicle requirements and audit documentation.

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

SMHA is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health.

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.

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