Administrative Services Manager II

The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Public Drinking Water Program is seeking an experienced supervisor or manager to fill the role of the Business Administration and Planning (BAPS) Section supervisor as the Administrative Services Manager II. This position will supervise the Business Administration and Planning staff of the public drinking water program, oversee many of the business and administrative functions of the program, and work to bring the program into the 21st century through creation and improvement of electronic form use and online payments. This position oversees the existing team of 3 administrative positions, works closely with the other program supervisors to protect public health of Vermont's citizens and visitors, and ensure continued safe and affordable drinking water in Vermont.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervision of BAPS team.
• Management and processing of Division's accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Oversight of creating and implementing of ANR online/electronic forms and use of electronic data from submissions and payments.
• Supporting and promoting continuous improvement within the program.
• Management of the program's outreach efforts to the regulated community and beyond
• Serving as the program records liaison, responding to public information requests.

The ideal candidate has experience with supervision or management, attention to detail and functional "bookkeeping" knowledge to ensure proper accounting, deposits, and expenditures, and a desire to improve current practices and encourage innovation in everyday tasks.

This position, Administrative Services Manager II (Job Requisition #50961), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ben.Montross@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.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND two (2) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

OR

High school diploma AND six (6) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

OR

Associate's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND four (4) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Manager I with the State of Vermont.

NOTE: Only administrative work experience is qualifying. Administrative services 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).

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

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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