What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Services Director III position at State of Vermont?
Overview
This Administrative Services Director III position is with the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
Who May Apply
This position, Administrative Services Director III (Job Requisition #55265), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Margaret Loftus at margaret.loftus@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Class Definition
Directs the administrative services functions for an office, department, or an agency in budgetary, fiscal, personnel, facility, fleet, information technology and telecommunications areas. Work involves reviewing administrative management policies and procedures, goals and objectives; review of administrative operations for conformance to departmental rules and regulations. Directs managers and other subordinate personnel in program planning and implementation. Incumbent exercises authority in establishing objectives, standards, and control measures for programs which are complex in scope and major in impact. Work is usually performed under the general supervision of the department/agency head. Levels within the series are distinguished by a variety of characteristics such as budget complexity and authority, the impact of recommendations or decisions on the organizational unit policies and programs, degree of political/public sensitivity and scrutiny, involvement in and impact on line (programmatic) functions, contacts, organizational structure and complexity, degree of line management's involvement in administrative services activities, etc. Most positions supervise subordinate staff; however, the complexity, sensitivity, variety, scope of the work, and decision-making authority distinguishes the level rather than the number of staff.
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 two years 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 four years 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 years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
OR
Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree and eight years 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 years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
OR
One year as an Administrative Services Director II with the State of Vermont.
NOTE: 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:
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.
This Administrative Services Director III position is with the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
Who May Apply
This position, Administrative Services Director III (Job Requisition #55265), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Margaret Loftus at margaret.loftus@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Class Definition
Directs the administrative services functions for an office, department, or an agency in budgetary, fiscal, personnel, facility, fleet, information technology and telecommunications areas. Work involves reviewing administrative management policies and procedures, goals and objectives; review of administrative operations for conformance to departmental rules and regulations. Directs managers and other subordinate personnel in program planning and implementation. Incumbent exercises authority in establishing objectives, standards, and control measures for programs which are complex in scope and major in impact. Work is usually performed under the general supervision of the department/agency head. Levels within the series are distinguished by a variety of characteristics such as budget complexity and authority, the impact of recommendations or decisions on the organizational unit policies and programs, degree of political/public sensitivity and scrutiny, involvement in and impact on line (programmatic) functions, contacts, organizational structure and complexity, degree of line management's involvement in administrative services activities, etc. Most positions supervise subordinate staff; however, the complexity, sensitivity, variety, scope of the work, and decision-making authority distinguishes the level rather than the number of staff.
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 two years 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 four years 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 years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
OR
Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree and eight years 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 years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.
OR
One year as an Administrative Services Director II with the State of Vermont.
NOTE: 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: 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
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.