Title:  Administrative Services Director IV - Limited Service

Application Deadline Date:  09/08/2026
Req ID:  55610
Department:  Administration Agency
Location: 

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type:  Limited Service
Schedule Type:  Full Time
Minimum Salary:  $49.19
Maximum Salary:  $77.66

Overview

The Vermont State Recovery Office, located within the Agency of Administration (AoA), is seeking an experienced finance and operations leader to serve as our Administrative Services Director IV. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in the budgeting and management of State and Federal funds, is organized and detail-oriented, communicates and coordinates effectively, and is an experienced leader. This position will play a leadership role in a dynamic team that interacts with every Agency and Department within the state.

 

The Recovery Office currently operates in a hybrid working environment. Permission to participate in telework is applied for on an individual basis.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Services Director IV - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55610), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized through June 7, 2031. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Douglas.Farnham@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business or public 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.

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field 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.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND six (6) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND ten (10) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

One (1) year or more as an Administrative Services Director III with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Special Requirements

For some positions 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: 12 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


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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.


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