Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently accepting applications for a Motor Vehicle Division Chief in the Driver Regulations Division!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company - 'Forbes': State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
THE TEAM AND ROLE
The Driver Regulations Division is comprised of many units within the DMV, specifically, Central Issuance Operations Unit, Driver Services, Driver Education and Testing Unit, Document Integrity Unit, Passenger Endorsement Review Unit, and the Emissions Division. The main responsibility of these units is to issue credentials, sanction licensed drivers, regulate driving schools and perform Class D and CDL skills tests, verify the integrity of documents, approve passenger endorsements and administer the CT Emissions program.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday - Friday
- Full-time
- First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Location: Wethersfield, CT
- Hybrid position (telework and in office)
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Selection Plan
- 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.
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- Please 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.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
- Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.
Important Information After You Apply:
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of a division.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Administers staff and operations of an assigned division;
- Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives;
- Designs and develops division programs and activities;
- Implements new procedures, procedural revisions and regulations;
- Interprets and administers pertinent departmental laws;
- Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;
- Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff;
- Prepares division budget;
- Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities;
- Represents Commissioner on sensitive division related activities including testimony at legislative hearings;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- relevant agency policies and procedures;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) years of professional experience in business, public or law enforcement administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity.
NOTE: Managerial capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and monitoring a budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
- A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- A law degree may be substituted for two (2) additional years of the General Experience.
- For state employees two (2) years of experience at the level of a Motor Vehicle Hub Branch Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing staff and setting driver regulations’ program objectives
- Experience managing an operations environment, performance outcomes, and advising leadership
- Experience with managing and meeting deadlines with competing priorities
- Experience collaborating with staff internally and externally with stakeholders on motor vehicles processes and procedures
- Experience with DMV systems such as Mainframe, CT Integrated Vehicle Licensing System (CIVLS), and Card Issuance Manager (CIM)
- Experience with motor vehicles state and federal statutes and regulations
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.
