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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a current&nbsp;</strong><strong>State of Connecticut,&nbsp;</strong><strong>Department of Labor (DOL) employee</strong><strong>seeking an opportunity where you'll have more independence and have a chance&nbsp; to tackle a superviosry role? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to check out this exciting&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to join our team!</strong><br><br>At the DOL,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are currently recruiting qualified applicants to join our team to fill&nbsp;one full-time 1st shift job opportunity&nbsp;as aLabor Department Programs and Services Coordinator. This role will be a part of our&nbsp;Unemployment Insurance (UI) Contact Center unit.<br><br><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong></strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>Position Highlights&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time, forty (40) hours per week.</li><li>Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm</li><li>Located in Wethersfield</li><li>Telework is available based on the telework guidelines and will be discussed further during the interview process</li></ul><br><br><strong>Your role as a&nbsp;</strong><strong>Labor Department Programs and Services Coordinator</strong><br><br>In this role you will primarily serve as a supervisor for the Consumer Contact Center’s front line staff for all services necessary for determination of monetary eligibility for Unemployment Compensation benefits. Additionally, we will entrust you to:<br><br><ul><li>Supervises large units/groups of up to twenty people</li><li>Facilitates remote groups using Microsoft Teams Telework software</li><li>Assists the Director and Operations Coordinator in developing long-range planning to meet Contact Center goals</li><li>Reviews staff schedules and approves timesheets for payment</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence</li><li>Prepares and conducts training sessions in-person and via Microsoft Teams</li><li>Assists in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating comprehensive training programs.</li><li>Selects and develops training methods and materials</li><li>Researches learning materials and resources</li><li>Provides technical assistance and consultation</li><li>Monitors performance indicators to assess front-line staff service delivery, timeliness, and compliance with Contact Center objectives</li><li>Analyzes staffing metrics and goals</li><li>May represent the Contact Center in community or public relations contacts</li><li>Performs related duties as required</li></ul><br><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br><br>The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy.&nbsp; We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them.&nbsp; We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><em>We encourage you to continue your career with us and the rest of the&nbsp;DOL&nbsp;team!</em><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;<br><br><strong><strong><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong></strong></strong><br><br><strong><strong>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</strong></strong><br><br><strong>Application Process:</strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process:</strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.<br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br>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.<br><br>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp;<br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br><ul><li>CENTRAL UNIT: In the Department of Labor this class is accountable for leading and coordinating the activities of a program or sub-unit within various functional areas or programs.</li><li>FIELD UNIT: In a Department of Labor American Job Center or other field location this class is accountable for supervising staff providing customer service in the areas of basic services, adjudications, employer services and/or employment planning.</li></ul><br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>CENTRAL UNIT:<br><br><ul><li>Assists program manager and/or supervisor in planning and coordination of activities in assigned program areas;</li><li>Leads program development and implementation initiatives;</li><li>Assists in development of agency-wide plans;</li><li>Serves as a resource and provides support to direct service providers;</li><li>Functions as a team leader;</li><li>Monitors program(s) and/or functional areas ensuring goals are met;</li><li>Identifies problems in assigned areas and oversees development of corrective action plans to effect resolution;</li><li>Acts as a resource and facilitator to teams and provides problem solving guidance on a routine basis;</li><li>Monitors program performance indicators to continually assess adequacy of service delivery in terms of customer perceived quality, timeliness and compliance with legal mandates and agency objectives;</li><li>Assesses need for staff development and conducts or arranges for training;</li><li>Oversees development of procedural manuals and informational memorandums;</li><li>Participates in personnel matters affecting subordinate employees;</li><li>Reviews, interprets, analyzes and adapts state and federal legislation or regulations to determine need for new or revised policies, procedures or regulations;</li><li>Analyzes reports detailing unit performance in relation to team activities and develops and recommends corrective action as needed;</li><li>Leads customer and/or public relations activities as assigned;</li><li>May have accountability as resource specialist for a designated program of service or providing staff support statewide for a program or service of agency;</li><li>May lead in development of grants and contracts;</li><li>May serve as liaison to state or federal agencies with jurisdiction over program;</li><li>May review referee reversals of administrator decisions and draft appeals as appropriate;</li><li>May oversee monitoring and evaluation process for sub-unit or participate in overall statewide monitoring activities;</li><li>May oversee provision of data processing and automation support activities;</li><li>May assist in research and drafting of department regulations including conducting public hearings relating to that process;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br>FIELD UNIT:<br><br><ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans unit work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;</li><li>Assists American Job Center Director in planning and administrative coordination of multiple unemployment insurance benefit programs, job services and employment and training programs;</li><li>Provides oversight with regard to scheduling and determines unit staffing requirements;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Maintains adequate controls over pending casework and ensures balanced levels of services within American Job Center;</li><li>Ensures effective application of pertinent laws, regulations and procedures;</li><li>Acts as a resource and facilitator to teams and provides problem solving guidance on a routine basis;</li><li>Monitors program performance indicators to continually assess adequacy of unit service delivery in terms of customer perceived quality, timeliness and compliance with legal mandates and agency objectives;</li><li>Analyzes reports detailing American Job Center performance in relation to unit activities and develops and recommends corrective action as needed;</li><li>Participates in development of long-range planning aimed at meeting agency and American Job Center goals;</li><li>Interviews prospective employees and makes hiring recommendations;</li><li>Assists in preparation of American Job Center annual plan of service;</li><li>Assists Director in budget formulation and oversight;</li><li>May act as a representative of American Job Center for community or public relations contacts;</li><li>May function as office manager in absence of Director;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>management principles and techniques;</li><li>labor market trends and conditions;</li><li>effective interviewing techniques;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Problem solving skills;</li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>analyze and interpret laws, regulations, legal precedents and court decisions;</li><li>assess staff training needs and conduct training;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Eight (8) years of technical level experience in counseling, employment placement, veterans employment and training support services, public contact work, human service programs, community action programs, job service, unemployment insurance or employment and training functions.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in an advanced working level capacity at the level of a Labor Department Adjudications Specialist, Labor Department Business Services Specialist, Labor Department Career Development Specialist or Labor Department Resource Associate.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Supervisory experience</li><li>Experience managing staff working remotely through Telework software</li><li>Experience facilitating/training groups via Microsoft Teams</li><li>Experience working with Salesforce vendors implementing system updates</li><li>Experience in a high-volume Call Center assisting diverse populations</li><li>Experience working with and troubleshooting the following platforms:    <ul><li>Amazon Web Services – Amazon Connect</li><li>Microsoft Teams</li><li>Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel</li><li>Mindful - Virtual Hold Technology (VHT)</li><li>ReEmployCT</li><li>Salesforce Lightning</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class assigned to veterans program positions will be required to meet the qualifications set forth in Title 38, i.e., must be veterans, preferably disabled veterans, or other qualified, eligible persons. Any employee who bumps a Labor Department Programs and Services Coordinator in a veterans program position must meet the eligibility requirements under Title 38.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. </li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

State of Connecticut

Labor Department Programs and Services Coordinator(Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) invites its agency employees to apply for a <strong>Motor Vehicle Examiner Specialist</strong> position in the Customer Contact Center in Wethersfield.<br><br><strong><br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>Continue to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li></ul><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><ul><li>Full Time.</li><li>First Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.</li><li>Monday - Friday.</li><li>Location: Wethersfield.</li><li>Office/On-Site</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The Contact Center is one of the first areas that a customer will call to obtain information. As a fast-paced high volume call center, we answer inbound calls and process customer emails on all aspects of the Department of Motor Vehicles, while providing clear, complete, and accurate information referencing agency statutes, regulation, and procedures.<br><br>The Motor Vehicle Examiner Specialist can expect to:<br><ul><li>Handle inquires via incoming customer calls, emails, and letters regarding obtaining a new registration or license, help with different appointments that are offered.</li><li>Research and resolve issues as they may relate to vehicle registrations, title, and license.</li><li>Effectively communicate with others and be able to explain agency statutes, regulations, and procedures to a wide range of audiences.</li><li>Assist Motor Vehicle Examiners by providing answers to complicated inquiries from internal and external customers.</li><li>Aid the Head Examiner/Central II Supervisor during times of heavy call volume.</li><li>Assist in the training of new staff onboarded within the Customer Contact Center.</li><li>Participate in workgroups of new applications and web process that may require testing.</li><li>Process updates to the Customer Contact Centers SharePoint as needed.</li><li>Assist with state and out of state dealers, titling services on a priority phone line providing solutions to complex problematic issues.</li><li>Participate with advanced Title priority Branch transactions as needed.</li><li>Instruct Examiners on the use of Salesforce application.</li></ul><br><br></strong><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br>At the State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), we are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of the motoring public through education, outreach and enforcement in the areas of vehicle weight and safety inspections, heavy duty diesel emission testing, traffic enforcement and investigations of any motor vehicle related complaints.   <br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>TO APPLY</strong><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING</strong><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul><br><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY</strong><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brittney.woodley@ct.gov" target="_blank">brittney.woodley@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for independently performing a combination of duties in registration and licensing functions.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Examines and reviews forms for completeness, accuracy, legibility, and conformance with regulations;</li><li>Determines if transactions are subject to sales and use tax and computes amounts due;</li><li>Verifies proof of ownership and/or existence of encumbrances on all applications such as motor vehicle, motorcycle, bus, truck, camper, boat and miscellaneous vehicle registrations;</li><li>Examines certificates of title and other documents and supporting data;</li><li>Issues motor vehicle registrations;</li><li>Determines if transactions are new, transfers, class transfers or record transfers and processes accordingly;</li><li>Utilizes automotive manuals for verification of details on registrations;</li><li>Examines current suspension file to verify eligibility of applicants to receive registrations and/or operator licenses;</li><li>Answers questions from general public on laws, regulations, procedures and official motor vehicle forms;</li><li>Collects taxes and/or fees, balances cash records and prepares deposits;</li><li>Operates and responsible for security of assigned equipment, supplies and receipts;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.&nbsp;</li></ul>BRANCH OFFICES:<br><ul><li>Deals directly with general public, performs limited restorations of driver’s licenses or motor vehicle registrations;</li><li>Issues boat registrations and toll plates;</li><li>May perform photo licensing activities;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>CENTRAL OFFICES:<br><ul><li>Performs as a unit specialist examining registration and title applications forwarded from branch and other areas for completeness, accuracy, legibility and conformance with Connecticut State Statutes prior to final approval for issuance of documents;</li><li>Researches title history on vehicles;</li><li>Works with DMV inspectors and/or local and state enforcement agencies;</li><li>Determines compliance with motor vehicle “brands” from other jurisdictions and applies them to Connecticut Certificate of Titles;</li><li>Issues Connecticut duplicate title certificates;</li><li>Issue ownership documents related to abandoned motor vehicles;</li><li>Researches insurance compliance issues and disputes;</li><li>Processes payments of civil penalties and fee adjustments;</li><li>May research stolen vehicles;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of the functions and activities of the Department of Motor Vehicles;</li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>maintain records;</li><li>examine documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established requirements;</li><li>read, understand and apply motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies and procedures;</li><li>handle and count money;</li><li>perform arithmetical computations;</li><li>operating various types of office equipment.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Four (4) years of clerical experience.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved the issuance of official documents requiring the examination of applications and supporting documentation.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.</li><li>One (1) year as a Motor Vehicle Examiner may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience working within the Agency processing customer inquiries pertaining to licensing, registration, and official documents.</li><li>Experience managing and meeting deadlines with competing priorities</li><li>Experience collaborating with staff.</li><li>Experience in training employees on Agency procedures.</li><li>Experience in communicating and collaborating with internal units.</li></ul><br><h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before individuals are certified for appointment.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.   <br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Motor Vehicle Examiner Specialist(Office/On-Site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em>Our Mission: The Connecticut Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.</em><br><br>The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a position for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to serve as a <strong>Supervising Psychologist 2 (Clinical)</strong>, at the York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, CT.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br>This position's schedule is 7:00AM-3:00PM, Monday-Friday.<br><br>Supervising Psychologists within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical, administrative and supervisory functions to persons in custody. The incumbent in this position will have the opportunity to work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of clinical, supervisory and administrative functions, including scheduling, staffing, clinical supervision, clinical team leadership, and a range of clinical functions including psychological testing, individual &amp; group psychotherapy and behavior management as well as providing clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases. Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative care planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available.  <br><br>Supervising psychologists at the York Correctional Institution work within a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service oriented care to incarcerated men.                      <br><br><em><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br>State of Connecticut&nbsp;employees participate in a competitive&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;plan that includes:<br><br><ul><li><strong>NEW:</strong>&nbsp;Visit our&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li><strong>NEW:</strong>&nbsp;A Platinum Healthcare Plan,&nbsp;the nation’s best for state employees and dependents,&nbsp;according to a report by&nbsp;Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews,Ph.D., along with&nbsp;comprehensive benefit offerings.</li><li>Sick, vacation, and personal leave.</li><li>This is a&nbsp;Hazardous Duty&nbsp;Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV.<br></li><li>We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul><br><br><em>For an inside look at how healthcare professionals make a difference in a correctional setting, watch the video below!</em><br><br></em><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.<br><br><strong>Before you apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br></li></ul><strong>Important information for after you apply:</strong><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.<br></li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul>Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jake.ferrari@ct.gov" target="_blank">jake.ferrari@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In state facilities this class is accountable for supervising a comprehensive psychology or multidisciplinary clinical program with its own services and staff.    <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Supervises a comprehensive psychology or multidisciplinary clinical program;</li><li>Provides clinical consultation on complex cases;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans program work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains program procedures;</li><li>Develops or make recommendations on development of policies and standards;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Addresses professional and lay groups;</li><li>May design, implement and/or direct psychological research programs;</li><li>May direct an intern training program including the selection of candidates and organization of an educational plan;</li><li>May act as the assistant to the Director of Psychological Services;</li><li>May represent Director of Psychological Services in their absence;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>abnormal and clinical psychology and other psychological disciplines;</li><li>sources, uses, administration, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological tests;</li><li>psychological research design, data analysis and application of results;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of various clinical services;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to    <ul><li>make diagnoses, develop treatment plans and conduct psychotherapy;</li><li>interface clinical programs with multidiscipline approaches;</li><li>develop and direct training programs;</li><li>teach;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and three (3) years of post-doctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.<br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut. Any person employed by the State of Connecticut prior to July 1, 1985 with a title in the psychology series of the classified service shall be exempt from the above licensure requirements pursuant to Public Act 613, Section 119 (c). For certain positions, the appointing authority may require State licensure.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Supervising Psychologist 2 (Clinical) (40 Hour)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers&nbsp;</em></strong><strong><em>shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut?&nbsp;</em></strong><br><br><strong><em>If so, read below and apply today!&nbsp;</em></strong><br><br><strong><em><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a Design Expert&nbsp;Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering)&nbsp;opportunity within the AEC Applications section in the&nbsp;Division of Facilities &amp; Transit at our Headquarters in Newington.&nbsp;<br><br><strong><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>In this role, you will provide design/engineering support to engineers to develop complex and complete 2D and 3D models for highway and/or bridge projects during the design and construction phases of these projects.&nbsp; These models and associated data will be used for engineering, construction, and asset management purposes to support the continued implementation/transition of BIM throughout the agency.&nbsp; In addition, you will be tasked with keeping up to date on the quickly evolving road and bridge related technologies, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO-19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS.&nbsp; You will also collaborate with BIM leaders from around the country through groups such as The Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help reshape the way CTDOT delivers projects.&nbsp;<br><br>As a Design Expert, you will be part of a team responsible for managing CAD Applications, using Bentley OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer as well as Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. You will help in-house employees, develop training guides, and provide training as necessary.<br><br>It is the CTDOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Division of Facilities and Transit to deliver CTDOT’s mission.<br><br></strong><br><br><strong>WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li>Competitive starting salary *MOU, page 21*</li><li><strong>Our</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>page!</strong></li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul><br><br>We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility.&nbsp; All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>First Shift</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location: Newington, CT</li><li>Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available</li></ul><br><br><strong>APPLICATION DETAILS</strong><br><br>Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.<br><br><strong>Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.</strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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.<br><br><strong>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!</strong><br><br></em></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><ul><li>Please&nbsp;<strong>read&nbsp;</strong>or&nbsp;<strong>watch&nbsp;</strong>our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br>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&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Provide design support and expertise to engineers in the development 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge transportation projects.</li><li>Provide support to engineers during the construction phase of transportation projects.</li><li>Work with staff to prepare training documents and provide training sessions.</li><li>Assist in the development of BIM implementation plans.</li><li>Support BIM implementation and continue to move the agency forward with technology solutions that will enhance our Survey, Design and Construction Management Offices.</li><li>Develop and Implement CAD to GIS procedures for transportation assets.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with complex technical concepts, creating and modifying 3D models, data management, analysis and/or optimization for engineering designs.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of design software, industry developments in integrated practice, and other applicable techniques.</li><li>Research new and upcoming technologies.</li><li>&nbsp;Support efforts in the development, testing, and implementation of design tools and services.</li><li>Coordinate support between external software application partners and internal staff.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of interoperability workflows between various design applications/platforms.</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;&nbsp;</li><li>operational methodologies and established policies;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyze plans and estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.&nbsp;<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering). </li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience designing highway and/or bridge transportation projects</li><li>Experience providing engineering support during the construction phase of a project</li><li>Experience using 3D CAD Design Software such as Bentley OpenRoads and/or OpenBridge</li><li>&nbsp;Experience using Office365, Microsoft Project and COMPASS</li><li>Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills</li><li>Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues</li><li>Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents may be required to travel. </li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>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.<br>

Design Expert-Transportation Engineer 3(AEC Applications)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region - has a full-time, second (2nd shift) job opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse, located at 8 Card Street, Willimantic, CT.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time, 35 hours per week</li><li>Second (2nd) shift</li><li>Schedule of 2:15pm – 11:00pm: Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday</li><li>Regular Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday</li><li>However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency</li></ul><br><strong>Please Note:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Incumbents must have a valid CT driver license</li><li>Incumbents will be required to travel</li></ul><br><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br><br>DDS partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.<br><br><strong>What’s In It For You:</strong><br><br>Visit our <strong>new </strong>State Employee Benefits Overview page!<br><br><ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘<strong>Forbes</strong>’ 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;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work-life balance to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Discover the opportunity to:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career</li><li>Assist our employees so they can achieve success</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment</li></ul><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:</strong> Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.<br><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong><br><br>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Application Process: </strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. <br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process: </strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. <br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br><strong>Read through this helpful link to</strong><strong>prepare for your interview.</strong><br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>)<br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. <br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at <a href="mailto:Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov" target="_blank">Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:<br><ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES:<br><ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Experience providing nursing services to individuals with intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.</li><li>Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.</li><li>Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.</li><li>Experience communicating internally and externally with team members and community providers both over the telephone and in written inquiries.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.    <br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.<br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Join us in making a meaningful impact on public safety and mental health!</strong><br><br><strong>Experienced police officers, your skills are needed at the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.</strong><br><br><strong>Apply now to be a vital part of our mission to enhance community well-being and support those in need!&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently accepting applications for multiple&nbsp;Police Officer&nbsp;positions. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our&nbsp;Safety Services Division&nbsp;team to ensure the safety of our employees and patients.&nbsp;These positions will be filled in all locations throughout the state.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>Every other weekend off</li><li>1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift positions available (exact shift/location TBD)</li><li>NOTE: These positions are Hazardous Duty</li></ul><br><br>These positions are in the following facilities and can be assigned any facility/location and work schedule/shift:&nbsp;<br><br>Blue Hills Hospital&nbsp;(Hartford)&nbsp;<br><br>Capitol Region Mental Health Center&nbsp;(Hartford)&nbsp;<br><br>Connecticut Mental Health Center&nbsp;(New Haven)<br><br>Connecticut Valley Hospital&nbsp;(Middletown)<br><br>River Valley Services&nbsp;(Middletown)&nbsp;<br><br>Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System&nbsp;(Bridgeport)<br><br>Whiting Forensic Hospital&nbsp;(Middletown)&nbsp;<br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE:</strong><br><br>The mission of DMHAS' Division of Safety Services -&nbsp;Public Safety Division&nbsp;is to maintain a safe and secure environment of care, in a recovery-oriented healthcare agency, through leadership and partnership, based on trust and understanding with the community we serve. Our officers provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, perform with integrity and enforce the law with impartiality and professionalism.&nbsp;<br><br>We have approximately 70 sworn police officers, augmented by building and grounds patrol officers, dispatchers, and other civilian support staff. In a recovery-oriented healthcare service agency, the DMHAS Police have an exciting challenge in providing quality services through traditional law enforcement functions and safety and security management activities which are critical to maintaining compliance required for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory entities.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Explore our comprehensive&nbsp;<strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong>&nbsp;to see what we offer</li><li>Be part of the Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the&nbsp;Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.</li><li>Enjoy endless opportunities forprofessional growth and development</li><li>Embrace a&nbsp;<strong>healthy</strong><strong>work/life balance</strong>&nbsp;tailored to all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals</li><li>Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve</li><li>Assist our clients so they can achieve success</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment</li></ul><br><br><strong>We welcome you to be a part of a dynamic team of caring professionals in ensuring a safe and harmonious environment!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong><strong><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</strong><br><br>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br></strong></strong><br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>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 question'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.</li><li><strong>Note:</strong>&nbsp;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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>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 which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov" target="_blank">Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency, college or university this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property with full police powers and responsibility for law enforcement.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>The Police Officer may perform a combination or concentration of the following functions on a fixed or rotating basis as directed by the agency:<br><br>SECURITY:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Provides crowd control at various events and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Gives directions and routine information to the public;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates firefighting apparatus if needed;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct cruiser or foot patrols;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits.</li></ul><br><br>PROTECTION:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Provides traffic and/or crowd control;&nbsp;</li><li>Assesses nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements;&nbsp;</li><li>May gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats;&nbsp;</li><li>May respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties;&nbsp;</li><li>May transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners or Absent Without Leave (AWOL) persons;&nbsp;</li><li>May assist in search for escaped patients or inmates;&nbsp;</li><li>May assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts;&nbsp;</li><li>May be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures.</li></ul><br><br>ENFORCEMENT:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>May initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons.</li></ul><br><br>ADMINISTRATION:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Records information;&nbsp;</li><li>Applies for and serves arrest warrants;&nbsp;</li><li>Processes paperwork on arrests and activity reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Arranges surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA);&nbsp;</li><li>Provides court testimony;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts special programs, projects and services as required;&nbsp;</li><li>May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform minor equipment repairs;&nbsp;</li><li>May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety;&nbsp;</li><li>May serve as dispatcher;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><br>CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>May enforce gaming regulations for Connecticut Lottery Corporation and casinos.</li></ul><br><br>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Assists Conservation Enforcement Officers in the enforcement of state laws and regulations pertaining to fish, wildlife, parks, forests, boating, snowmobiling and the use of department owned or leased land facilities.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>police and security practices and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>traffic and crowd control practices and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>criminal law and court procedures;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.<br><br>NOTE: Candidates with a pending certification status may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.   <br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.</li><li>Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statues and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to “arrest and present before a competent authority any person for any offense committed within his precinct.” (Connecticut General Statutes 29-18 and/or 10a-142)</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Loss of certification will result in removal from the class.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain certifications pursuant to the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council and/or agency requirements.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate and participate in any job-related training sessions.</li><li>Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignments or transfers to any region of the state consistent with departmental policies or stipulations and work a flexible schedule.</li></ul><br><h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.   <br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required, to perform the duties of the class. A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants.</li><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>Department of Energy and Environmental Protection:  Incumbents in this class must be able to pass a swim test including swimming 100 yards within four (4) minutes.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life, to uncomfortable weather conditions and/or to confinement within a vehicle for prolonged periods.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.   <br>

Police Officer (Multi-Facility)(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em>Are you an innovative Human Resources professional looking for the next step in your career?&nbsp;</em><br><br><em>If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today!</em><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Human Resources anticipates&nbsp;<strong>Human Resources Generalist 1&nbsp;</strong>opportunities to join HR Services/Operations and Recruitment Units at the following locations:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Department of Correction (DOC) - HR Services/Operations Unit</li><li>Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - HR Generalist</li><li>Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - HR Generalist</li></ul>Additionally, applications to this recruitment may be used for vacancies in this job class at any state agency listed below:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><ul><li>Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS)</li><li>Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)</li><li>Department of Administrative Services Small Agency Resource Team (DAS SmART)</li><li>Department of Children and Families (DCF)</li><li>Department of Developmental Services (DDS) </li><li>Department of Energy &amp; Environmental Protection (DEEP) </li><li>Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) </li><li>Department of Labor (DOL) </li><li>Department of Transportation (DOT) </li><li>Department of Public Health (DPH) </li><li>Department of Revenue Services (DRS) </li><li>Department of Social Services (DSS) &nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balanceto all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday schedule</li><li>First shift hours</li><li>Once training is successfully completed, a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs, in accordance&nbsp;with the&nbsp;Telework Policy&nbsp;</li><li>Occasional statewide travel to other office locations</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE<br></strong>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;has centralized its Human Resources function with the following goals:<br><br><ul><li><strong>Support Connecticut's Growth -&nbsp;</strong>To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.</li><li><strong>Drive Continuous Innovation -</strong>&nbsp;To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors.</li><li><strong>Provide Rewarding Careers -&nbsp;</strong>To attract and retain a workforce of hardworking, dedicated public servants committed to leading our phenomenal state forward.</li></ul><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>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.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li><strong>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 recruiter listed on this job posting.</strong><br><br></li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br><br></strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.</strong></li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In the Department of Administrative Services this class is deployed at an agency and is accountable for performing professional human resources duties as an agency business partner.&nbsp;<br><br>In a state agency outside of the State's centralized Human Resources structure this class is accountable for performing professional human resources and other related duties.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>    Assists in advising agency staff on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classifications, talent needs, to include but not limited to advising on the availability and expiration of eligible lists, etc.;&nbsp;</li><li>Partners with DAS service delivery teams and specialized units to appropriately deliver solutions for agency human resources needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes recommendations regarding agency’s classification and position management transactions and ensures proper organizational structure;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Advises employees on matters related to employment, career development, transfer, separation, recruitment, examinations, and/or compensation;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs job audits, or other fact finding techniques, related to individual job classification and job classification studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Upon approval, facilitates human resource transactions, including promotions, demotions, transfers;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains human resource information systems within assigned agency;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs research in support of reclassification grievances, business rules questions, policy and legislative changes, training initiatives and other human resources initiatives and projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in various areas of the recruitment process, including clearing of mandatory lists, interviewing, selection and on-boarding hires;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares or oversees the preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation and records;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>Ensures all records, files and folders are maintained, updated and digitized, where applicable;</li><li>May coordinate employee assistance programs;&nbsp;</li><li>May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;&nbsp;</li><li>May support related agency strategic needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.    </li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>human resources management;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;</li><li>employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation;</li><li>labor relations;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to&nbsp;analyze and balance partners needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Six (6) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or&nbsp;labor relations management.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li><br>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.<br></li><li><br>A Master's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.<br></li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree. </li><li>Experience maintaining employee records using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). &nbsp;</li><li>Experience managing full-cycle recruitment via an applicant tracking system (ATS).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience meeting deadlines against competing priorities. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience administering Human Resources within a unionized environment. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience advising on Human Resources policies, statutes or regulations. </li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li><br>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.<br></li><li><br>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.<br></li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Human Resources Generalist 1

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services &amp; Public Protection (DESPP) is seeking exceptional individuals to join us as Training Officers for the State Police Training Academy! In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on those starting their law enforcement career!<br><br><strong>What we can offer you</strong><br><br><ul><li>Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page&nbsp;to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Position highlights</strong><br><br>As a Training Officer with&nbsp;State Police Training Academy, you will be part of a team that is committed to developing instructional best practices for police recruits and in-service law enforcement officers.&nbsp;<br><br>These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.<br><br>In this role, you will have the opportunity to:<br><br><ul><li>Develop lesson plans, and curriculum;</li><li>Research Connecticut and National Laws to ensure training reflects best police practices;</li><li>Supervise recruits;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with multiple outside municipal and state agencies;</li><li>Assist satellites;</li><li>Plan and schedule training as well as ensuring Instructors are scheduled and meet certification compliance;</li><li>Assist with writing training bulletins and programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other related duties as required to promote the mission of the agency;</li><li>More details can be found in the class specification.</li></ul><br><br><strong>About DESPP</strong><br><br>The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To apply</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important information after you apply</strong><br><br><strong>Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:</strong><br><br><strong>State Employees</strong><br><br><ul><li>Two (2) most recent performance evaluations;</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Non-State Employees</strong><br><br><ul><li>Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number);</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Additionally:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services &amp; Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul><br><br>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.<br><br>For technical questions about the filing of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at <a href="mailto:Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov" target="_blank">Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in preparing and conducting recruit and in-service courses of instruction for municipal and/or state police personnel.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Serves as subject matter specialist for a core of subject modules in municipal or state police training;</li><li>Develops curriculum for courses;</li><li>Researches subject matter to keep current with laws, trends and state of the art developments in field;</li><li>Reviews and evaluates textbooks;</li><li>Creates visual aids for each area;</li><li>Structures classes and develops appropriate teaching techniques, e.g. role playing, case histories, etc.;</li><li>Provides demonstration and evaluation of practical skills;</li><li>Constructs subject matter examinations;</li><li>Evaluates student performance;</li><li>Maintains discipline;</li><li>Arranges for guest lecturers including visual aids, hand out material and scheduling of classes;</li><li>Performs validation research to determine value and application of training;</li><li>Maintains permanent file of student records;</li><li>Serves as coordinator for a resident or commuter class on a rotating basis;</li><li>Orients new students;</li><li>Constructs class seating plan;</li><li>Schedules classes;</li><li>Schedules audiovisual equipment use;</li><li>Assigns work details;</li><li>Counsels students;</li><li>Conducts inspections;</li><li>Administers pre- and post-examinations;</li><li>May represent the agency at meetings, conferences or other law enforcement training activities;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>current police practices and procedures;</li><li>principles and practices of adult training and educational methods and techniques;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of research techniques;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Five (5) years of experience in a federal, state or municipal law enforcement agency with some experience conducting formal law enforcement training programs.<br><br>NOTE: Formal training is defined as training conducted in a classroom and/or workshop setting with set training goals and objectives and a formalized lesson plan. On the job one-on-one training is not considered formal training.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    College training in adult education, criminal justice, police administration or police science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year for an Associate's degree, two (2) years for a Bachelor's degree or three (3) years for a Master's degree.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience working in a supervisory law enforcement role;</li><li>Ability to obtain/hold POSTC Instructor Certification in relevant areas (Sec. 209/309);</li><li>Experience taking/passing relevant practical skills assessment testing;</li><li>Experience working independently to analyze and resolve problems;</li><li>Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines;</li><li>Experience following verbal and written instructions with internal and external stakeholders;</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc..);</li><li>Experience working indoors and outdoors during inclement weather;</li><li>Experience with shift flexibility to meet agency needs;</li><li>Two (2) years of experience as a POSTC certified Law Enforcement EVOC instructor (full time or part time);</li><li>Minimum of 10 years (full time) as a POST-C certified police officer".</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some discomfort and danger of physical injury while instructing inexperienced recruits in the use of firearms, chemical weapons and self defense.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Training Officer(Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC))

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>Are you looking for a career where you can lead and make an impact on the environment?<br><br>If so, we may have the opportunity for you! <br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a <strong>Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist</strong> within the Bureau of Materials Management &amp; Compliance Assurance's (MMCA) Emergency Response &amp; Spill Prevention Division in Hartford, CT. <br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>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</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li></ul><br><br>Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full Time (35 hours per week) </li><li>First shift, Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule available between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM </li><li>This is a field-based position, branched out of Hartford, CT </li></ul><br><br><strong>YOUR ROLE </strong><br><br>CT DEEP is dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy.<br><br>Within the MMCA, our mission is to work to ensure the proper management - handling, use, and disposal - of materials including water, wastewater, petroleum products, pesticides, mercury, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), and wastes.<br><br>This position is within the Emergency Response &amp; Spill Prevention Division, Licensing &amp; Enforcement Field Operations Unit.<br><br>As assigned, this position will have the opportunity to be responsible for:<br><ul><li>Acting as supervisor to ensure inspections, primarily UST compliance inspections, are conducted in a safe manner consistent with applicable OSHA requirements;</li><li>Developing logistical plans for field inspections that ensure inspection commitments are accomplished pursuant to federal grant commitments, including USEPA LUST Prevention Grant;</li><li>Performing compliance inspections, and documenting relevant enforcement data;</li><li>Issuing, authorizing, or recommending enforcement actions when violations are found;</li><li>Scheduling, assigning, overseeing and reviewing work of lower-level staff;</li><li>Prioritizing, assessing, monitoring, and managing unit workload, personnel time off, job performance, and training;</li><li>Related activities, such as acting as a fact witness in hearings;</li><li>Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic tools used for conducting inspections; and</li><li>Training, leading, or supervising staff, including prioritizing, assigning and managing workloads and measuring staff performance and goals.</li></ul><br><br>More details can be found in the class specification. <br><br>If you have experience with&nbsp;environmental compliance programs related to licensing and enforcement, including pollution control studies, inspections and/or enforcement activities, we invite you to apply!&nbsp;<br><br><strong>OUR MISSION </strong><br><br>The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state. <br><br><strong>OPERATIONS WITHIN OUR DIVISION</strong><br><br>Through a number of different mechanisms - outreach and education, product handling efforts and phase outs, training, and regulatory activity - the Department is working to develop better stewardship of these materials to protect environmental quality and public safety for Connecticut's current and future generations. <br><br>Nearly every day, despite preventative measures, there are incidents that threaten the environment. The Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division is prepared to limit the risks and handle incidents ranging from a spill of a few gallons to a tanker full of petroleum liquids, from abandoned or leaking underground storage tank or unknown drums of chemicals to anthrax or chemical fire.<br><br>Releases, even small ones, can endanger public health or the environment by making the water or air unsafe. Releases of hazardous materials can contaminate surface water, groundwater or soil, impact plants, fish and wildlife and their habitat or create unsafe exposure for the general public or emergency responders. The Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division responds 24 hours per day to emergencies that result from accidental and deliberate discharges and uncontrolled releases of oil, petroleum, hazardous wastes, and chemicals to the air, land and waterways from roadway incidents, industrials processes, oil and chemical spills, failed tanks/pipes and abandoned drums as well as biological and chemical weapons.<br><br>You may learn more about our division here.&nbsp;<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public. <br><br>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. <br><br><strong>TO APPLY:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 recruiter listed on this job posting.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul><br><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US:</strong><br><br><ul><li>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 <a href="mailto:Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov</a> </li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists engaged in the inspection, monitoring, data collection, evaluation and enforcement of various regulated entities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Consults with facility owners, operators and consultants regarding inspection and enforcement matters to determine compliance with or sanctioning under federal and state environmental laws and regulations and, when applicable, environmental permits;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises compliance investigations of various sources of pollution;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends and implements corrective enforcement action as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and evaluates compliance reports, Notices of Violation, orders, penalties, calculations and related materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs compliance inspections and data gathering relevant to assignment and does related follow-up inspections and work;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides expert testimony in court cases;&nbsp;</li><li>Testifies at hearings;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and implements new formats and sampling techniques;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts final inspections on new and/or modified construction;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>pollution principles, effects and measures necessary for corrective action relevant to assigned bureau;&nbsp;</li><li>environmental inspection methodologies;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to utilize computer software;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><br>WATER<br><br><ul><li>Knowledge of&nbsp;</li><ul><li>land surveying, hydrographic surveying, methods of surveying and methods of standard topographic and general drafting;&nbsp;</li><li>hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics and general structural characteristics of dams and structures in navigable waters.</li></ul></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Seven (7) years of experience in environmental compliance programs relevant to assigned bureau including pollution control studies, inspections and/or enforcement activities.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    College training in natural, chemical, biological,  environmental engineering,  environmental sciences or engineering technology may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's Degree.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience training, leading, or supervising staff;</li><li>Experience communicating in person, by phone, and in writing with the public, the regulated community, and government agencies regarding Underground Storage Tanks (USTs);</li><li>Experience conducting fieldwork independently, including UST inspections;</li><li>Experience organizing technical information and enforcement data;</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting statutes, regulations and reports pertaining to UST compliance;</li><li>Experience with tank and piping construction materials for UST systems, methods of release detection and prevention including interrogating Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) systems, and alarm system configurations;</li><li>Experience using hand tools including crow bars and manhole lifting devices;</li><li>Experience with environmental fieldwork safety precautions including OSHA requirements, personal protective equipment (PPE), safe lifting techniques and traffic control;</li><li>Experience using and troubleshooting tablet computer systems containing UST inspection software; and</li><li>Experience with databases, word-processing, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.   <br>

Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist (35 Hour)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Unique Opportunity</strong>:<br>Join the&nbsp;<strong>State of Connecticut&nbsp;Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)</strong>&nbsp;as a Payroll Officer 1 and become an integral part of our Fiscal/Payroll office. This permanent, hybrid telework/on-site position Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30pm&nbsp;offers the perfect balance of flexibility and stability, ensuring you can achieve flawless work-life harmony. Situated at our Central Office on 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT, you will enjoy the advantages of a dynamic and encouraging work environment.<br><br><strong>As a Payroll Officer 1, you will support the CTECS Payroll unit and ensure successful payroll and benefits administration for 1600+ agency employees.</strong><br><ul><li>Efficiently manage payroll and benefits using the CORE-CT system, including medical, dental, and group life benefits.</li><li>Oversee employee benefits administration through the E-Benefits platforms, ensuring smooth enrollment processes.</li><li>Process employee data changes, position transactions, and benefit enrollments with precision and accuracy.</li><li>Compose, format, and audit complex financial reports, maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Interpret and implement state regulations and Connecticut's collective bargaining agreements related to employee benefits, while utilizing advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and auditing.</li></ul><strong>To be successful in this role, you will need</strong>:<br><ul><li>Proven experience with the CORE-CT system for payroll and benefits processing.</li><li>Familiarity with managing employee benefits through E-Benefits platforms.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and auditing.</li><li>Experience in interpreting and implementing state regulations and collective bargaining agreements.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and audits.</li></ul><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br>By joining the State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), you will be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. We strictly adhere to high standards and are determined to provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work in a hybrid setting, balancing on-site and remote work, while contributing to the success of a vital state system.<br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong>new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li></ul><strong>Application Process</strong>:<br>    Ready to make a positive impact as a Payroll Officer 1 with the State of Connecticut? We invite you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team. Click the "Apply Now" button and submit your application detailing your qualifications and experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our outstanding community!<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><ul><li><strong>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application.</strong></li></ul><li>Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page or view our&nbsp;tutorial.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close&nbsp;date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>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.&nbsp;            </li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp; At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for supervising a small payroll operation or assisting in supervising a moderate to large size payroll operation.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans unit work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Reviews accuracy of payroll including shift differential payments, annual increases, collective bargaining increases, retirement calculations, workers compensation benefits and revisions for attachments;</li><li>Prepares or closely supervises more complex portions of a payroll such as retroactive payments or garnishments;</li><li>Supervises reconciliation of payroll deductions and coding of payroll expenditures;</li><li>Supervises maintenance of time records including issuing semi-annual leave balances;</li><li>Supervises control and distribution of paychecks;</li><li>Answers employees questions relating to payroll;</li><li>May compile payroll expenditure data for budget preparation;</li><li>May provide information and process paperwork regarding employee fringe benefits;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;</li><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>and ability to apply state payroll policies and procedures;</li><li>uses of office machinery used in accounting work;</li><li>governmental accounting as it applies to payroll;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication skills;</li><li>skill in performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Five (5) years of experience in complex clerical work in accounting or payroll.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have had payroll preparation as the principal responsibility.<br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a payroll clerk.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>CORE-CT: Proven experience processing payroll and benefits using the CORE-CT system, including medical, dental, and group life benefits.</li><li>E-Benefits: Familiarity with managing benefits through E-Benefits platforms, ensuring efficient enrollment and administration.</li><li>Microsoft Excel: Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and auditing purposes</li><li>Experience interpreting and implementing State Regulations and Connecticut's collective bargaining agreements, relevant policies, and statutory requirements impacting employee benefits.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Experience composing, formatting, and auditing complex financial reports, with attention to detail and accuracy.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

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