Title:  Financial Manager III

Overview

The Department of Environmental Conservation has an opportunity for a Financial Manager to develop, monitor and oversee the grants out activities within the Department. This position will be part of a dynamic team and will perform reporting activities. In addition, this position will assist in maintaining appropriate fiscal controls, follow uniform federal and state guidance with monitoring and reporting on grants issued and assisting with federal and state audit requests. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized person to manage grants, contracts, procurement and manage the subrecipient monitoring across the department's agreements. Join a high-performing team of dedicated staff. This position has the responsibility for managing contracts and grants, including the writing, evaluation, and processing of RFPs, RFls, RFAs, and RFQs. The position plays a key role in problem solving with staff regarding the most appropriate approaches and most efficient procurement mechanisms to meet the divisions objectives. They also draft and process contracts, grant agreements, and memoranda of understanding. Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities and keep track of contracts throughout their terms. We provide a very supportive work environment with a strong team ethic.

 

The Department of Environmental Conservation currently operates in a hybrid working environment, supporting remote work as well as Core Days in which all staff are in the office. Permission to participate in telework is applied for on an individual basis.

 

As of July 14, 2024 the step 1 rate for pay grade 27 will be $33.78 per hour. 

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager III (Job Requisition #50122), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Tracy.LaFrance@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
 

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting AND three (3) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

 

OR

 

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND five (5) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

 

OR

 

Associate's degree AND seven (7) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

 

OR

 

High School diploma AND nine (9) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

 

OR

 

One years as a Financial Manager II with the State of Vermont.

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: 11 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.