Salary: $71,462.82 - $91,880.88 Annually
Location : Public Safety Complex - 253 High Street Hartford, CT 06103, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01972
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
DescriptionThis classification is used in various City departments. Under direction, assists in the administration of major departmental programs by assuming responsibility for a variety of difficult professional administrative assignments in such areas as program planning, development and evaluation, grant administration, development of legislative programs and other areas equivalent in scope, and importance and related to major departmental activities. Supervises and participates in the ongoing administration and operation of comprehensive city programs. Takes the lead in developing procedures resulting in more effective departmental operations. Works with department heads and municipal officials in the evaluation and analysis of complex administrative programs. Supervises and participates in a variety of advanced research projects and special studies of departmental and City programs and procedures. Assists in the preparation and administration of departmental and program budgets.
Current vacancy is in the Hartford Police Department. The primary function of this position for the Hartford Police Department is to provide daily fiscal management of Grant Funded programs and initiatives. Ensures that all terms of the award agreements for funding are properly utilized, managed, and monitored. The ability to perform audits to prevent and/or resolve deficiencies, adhere to strict state and federal guidelines, and mandated reporting deadlines to ensure compliance and continuous funding of awards. The ability to handle related transactions for goods and services in a timely manner.
The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.
This is a HMEA union position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThe examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. All parts of the examination, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:
Knowledge of:- The principles and practices of public administration and management, with comprehensive knowledge of municipal administrative practices.
- Federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations related to major departmental programs and activities.
- Research methods and procedures involved in assembling, analyzing, and interpreting complex statistical data.
- The socio-economic issues of urban cities with emphasis on the City of Hartford's unique challenges and solutions.
Skill in:- Oral and written communications.
Ability to:- Plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate professional personnel working on complex research projects and producing complex reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, department heads, employees and the general public.
- Make effective presentations in both oral and written formats.
QualificationsOpen to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, or a closely related field
AND Three (3) years of responsible professional experience in public service or business organizations with special emphasis on Public Administration, Accounting, Financial or Investment Management.
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.
An equivalent combination of not less than seven full years of education and\or work experience may be substituted for education and experience. A substitutable year of education will normally be interpreted as the achievement of not less than 30 course credits in courses above the high school level and related to the business administration curriculum or in the public administration field. A substitutable year of work experience will normally be interpreted as full-time responsible administrative work assessed on the basis of 2,080 work hours annually.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
Other Information - Benefits include: health and life insurance, retirement options, voluntary benefit programs, and paid leave.
- Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
- All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
- Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
- Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.
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I have attached a copy of my degree/transcript. (I understand this is required to be considered for this position and not attaching my degree/transcript will deem me not qualified).
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How do you ensure accuracy in accounting or financial management?
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Please describe your experience analyzing and preparing financial documents and reports.
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What are the three most important skills that you think every administrative analyst should have?
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