Overview
Agriculture Assistant Bureau Director
Recruitment #260506-0074MP-001
Location
Hartford, CT
Date Opened
5/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$91,254* – $124,422/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
5/27/2026 11:59:00 PM
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is seeking an Agriculture Assistant Bureau Director to join their team within the Bureau of Agricultural Development and Resource Conservation.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full-Time (40 Hours)
First Shift
Monday-Friday
Hybrid position (telework and office/on-site)
Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
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Professional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employees!THE ROLE
The Agriculture Assistant Bureau Director position is accountable for independently performing a full range of management tasks to oversee staff who develop, evaluate, and provide continuity of programs that positively impact Connecticut farmers and agribusiness viability.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Operational Leadership & Program Oversight: Support and collaborate with the Bureau Director on bureau operations; plan, implement, and monitor bureau programs to ensure alignment with statutory mandates, bureau mission, and agency strategy
Budget & Grants Administration: Manage staff to oversee the development and execution of annual grant program budgets; manage grant lifecycles (solicitation, evaluation, award, compliance, closeout); maintain audit-ready documentation
Performance Management & Reporting: Establish KPIs; monitor outcomes; prepare reports to leadership, CT General Assembly, stakeholders, and funding entities; maintain data quality
Staff Supervision & Talent Development: Currently, 15 staff reside within the Bureau. Within the Agricultural Development unit, supervise eight (8) staff; identify and assign priorities in cooperation with the Bureau Director; coach; conduct annual evaluations; support professional development, and programmatic succession planning
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to state procurement rules, grant terms, and applicable statutes; mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risk
Continuous Improvement: Streamline processes and timelines; champion technology-enabled workflows; improve customer service and program accessibility
ABOUT US
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Development and Resource Conservation’s mission is to promote production, consumption, and usage of CT Grown farm products and to preserve and improve CT farmland and farmland soils through programs and services which enable CT agribusinesses to thrive. The Bureau’s vision is to cultivate and support a sustainable, equitable food system that increases market access for farmers and food sovereignty for the benefit of all. The Bureau of Agricultural Development & Resource Conservation supports Connecticut’s agricultural economy through grant administration, technical assistance, and farmland preservation. The Bureau oversees programs such as agricultural grants and cost-share initiatives, the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, and market-access programs such as the Local Food Procurement Program and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, among others. The Bureau’s annual budget can range from $30 – $100 million annually through a combination of state appropriations, federal grants, and interagency partnerships.
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