Title:  Business Administrator

How to Apply

Interested persons must send brief cover letter, resume documenting work experience (include starting and ending month and year, and number of hours per week for each position), education, and list of 3 professional references with name, title, organization and daytime phone to: sas-jobs@vermont.gov; and to lauren.clemons@vermont.gov; and timothy.lueders-dumont@vermont.gov;   Do not apply through the State DHR system.

Overview

 Administrative and business management work at a professional level for the Vermont Dept. of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs. Duties involve working with the Department’s executive and fiscal team; help with budget development, forecasting, monitoring. Assist with preparation of fiscal documents and reports for Finance and Management and the Legislature. Will be assigned to monitor legislative committees relating to appropriations work. Must have the ability to competently work with the State’s financial and purchasing programs. Will assist in grant preparation, cost monitoring, reporting, and compliance paperwork. Will review and reconcile financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. Duties are performed under the supervision of the LR and Operations Manager. Performs other duties as required.

Pay Range in the State classified pay plan, grade 23 is $57,200 - $89,315 depending upon relevant qualifications.

Environmental Factors

 Duties are performed at the SAS HQ office.  Limited travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be required. There will be periods of heavy workloads and tight deadlines, particularly during the fiscal year end and start, and the entire legislative session.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of budgeting principles, practices, documentation and forecasting. Considerable knowledge of accounting, business principles, business administration and practices. Considerable knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and other business applications. Ability to develop and/or document fiscal procedures and to evaluate current processes for efficiencies. Must be able to understand complex state and federal policies, rules and regulations, and properly implement and ensure compliance. Excellent verbal and writing skills required. Must represent the Department in a professional manner at all times both on and off-duty, with a positive and respectful attitude, and demonstrating empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity.  Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers, supervisors, state and federal colleagues, victims, members of the public, community organizations, law enforcement, and others is a critical performance expectation.

Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in a relevant discipline, and four (4) years or more of work experience with significant involvement in fiscal management or business operations; OR

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, and two (2) years or more of work experience with significant involvement in in fiscal management or business operations; OR

Master's degree in a relevant discipline and one (1) year or more of work experience with significant involvement in fiscal management or business operations.

Preferred Qualifications:  Degree or coursework in accounting, fiscal management, business operations. Experience with VT State government fiscal and purchasing systems,(e.g. VISION, Vantage, VTBuys, GEARS, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Statement