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Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual)

Target Class: Fiscal/Administrative Officer

Recruitment # 251112-2292AR-001

Location Newington, CT

Date Opened 11/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $54,388* - $70,200/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/24/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

Are you a dedicated fiscal professional looking for a challenge?

We encourage you to apply today!

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en\_US) , is now accepting applications for a Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2292AR&R1=&R3=) position with a target class of Fiscal/Administrative Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1308AR&R1=&R3=) . This opportunity is available in the DOT Core-CT Support/Business Process Improvement Unit within the Department's Bureau of Finance and Administration, located in Newington, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees

+ Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers ( CSCE (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Monday - Friday.

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Location: Newington, CT.

+ This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/notices/2021-tw-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) . Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

THE ROLE

The DOT Core-CT Support/Business Process Improvement Unit is staffed with a blend of Financial and IT professionals that provide the Department with technical support services related to Core-CT, the State’s integrated Human Resources, Payroll and Financial system. Unit responsibilities include daily user support as well as assisting with the financial and human resources reporting needs of the Department’s Bureaus; acting as a liaison between the Department and the central Core-CT Team including coordination of user roles and system access; developing and conducting Core-CT user training for Department employees; ensuring that Core-CT policies and security procedures established by the Office of the State Comptroller are properly followed; and other duties related to analyzing, modifying, and providing other technical support related to DOT-specific Core-CT functions. In addition to agency support of the Core-CT system, the unit provides support in the analysis, development, and implementation of smaller scale technical applications (such as Microsoft Office tools) that help improve efficiency and streamline various Department business processes.

The CCT will assist in providing agency Core-CT system users with support and training and coordinating ongoing financial analysis and reconciliation of the agency’s Core-CT system data to ensure its accuracy.

Key responsibilities for this exciting opportunity may include, but are not limited to:

+ Provide customer support to agency users of the Core-CT system, through ticket system.

+ Act as backup to the DOT Primary Core-CT Security Liaison

+ Coordinate regularly scheduled monitoring of agency transactions and data in the Core-CT system to identify issues; Test and troubleshoot data from Core-CT to ensure integrity of data and results.

+ Coordinate analysis, evaluation, error detection, and resolution of issues related to agency Core-CT supply-chain data and transactions, including e-Pros, Purchase Orders and vouchers.

+ Coordinate Core-CT Purchasing tasks for agency units without designated staff, as needed.

+ Provide Core-CT EPM and STARS module support with creating customized data queries to facilitate development of extensive customized reporting to meet needs of agency users of the Core-CT financial, supply-chain, inventory, and project-related modules.

+ Assist agency units with Financial, HR/Payroll and Project related data analysis

+ Design external spreadsheets to process and/or transform Core-CT data exports.

+ Collaborate with DOT Information Technology staff to troubleshoot user connectivity and/or PC issues.

+ Assist with Fiscal Year End tasks, including coordination of required action with agency Core-CT users.

+ Coordinate implementation of system configurations and chart field updates related to financial requirements of the agency.

+ Act as an agency liaison to the Statewide Core-CT Team.

+ Assist in developing and conducting DOT-specific training for all Core-CT modules.

+ Assist with financial analysis and business analytics, especially related to maximizing agency use of all Core-CT system modules. This includes business process mapping and business requirement gathering.

+ Assist in developing business process improvement solutions tailored to specific requirements of agency units.

+ Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING DETAILS

The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class.

The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en\_US) !

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression!

+ Stay Connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brittney Woodley at [email protected]. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;

+ Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;

+ understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;

+ read, interpret and understand written material;

+ perform basic arithmetical computations;

+ interpret charts, graphs and tables;

+ learn and reason;

+ establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Possession of a Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

+ Experience with Core-CT or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

+ Experience using Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

+ Experience using Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet development, data management, charts, graphs, and pivot tables.

+ Experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

+ Experience in a customer support environment.

+ Experience working collaboratively with a group.

+ Experience communicating with a diverse group of individuals both verbally and in writing.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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