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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a current Department of Transportation employee looking to advance your career within the agency?  Are you looking for your next opportunity to make an impact?&nbsp; If so, read below and apply today.</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation (DOT)invites its agency employees to apply for a Transportation Assistant Planning Director&nbsp;position to assist in leading our Office of Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs in the Bureau of Policy and Planning, at our headquarters located in Newington, Connecticut.&nbsp; This position offers the opportunity to shape statewide transportation policy in Connecticut during an unprecedented time of investment in infrastructure.&nbsp; We are seeking candidates who excel in team development, communication, and relationship building to lead us into the future.  <br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU<br></strong><br>As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:<br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to continue to work for a Forbes top company - <strong>'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</strong></li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li><li>Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the <strong>Employer of the Year</strong> award by the <strong>Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers</strong> (CSCE) and named the <strong>Women’s Transportation Seminar</strong> (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!<br></li></ul><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 the State’s 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>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>This position is responsible for directly overseeing four units within the Office of Policy &amp; Intergovernmental Affairs: Grants, Intergovernmental Affairs, Public Involvement, and Sustainability &amp; Resiliency and will provide direction to the supervisors and staff in each unit.&nbsp; Responsibilities will also include leading policy initiatives, providing increased collaboration and communication among and with federal funding partners, federal, state, and local elected officials, regional and municipal partners, and stakeholders, and leading various initiatives within CTDOT, across Bureaus.<br><br>Specific policy responsibilities would include tracking and leading the review, analysis, and comment on state and federal actions, including, but not limited to federal and state laws, regulations, Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRM), Notices of Requests for Information or comments on federal policy, policy changes, guidance, and pilot programs.&nbsp; This position will also track and ensure timely fulfillment of federal planning requirements and act as the lead in development, review, and periodic updating of CTDOT policies.<br><br>This position will respond to Congressional requests, cover Congressional hearings, prepare materials for legislative visits, and provide educational briefings to Congressional members and staff.&nbsp; This position will also coordinate agency submittals for yearly Appropriations Committee Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (earmarks) project requests, feedback on legislative amendments, and other proactive engagement with Connecticut’s Congressional delegation.<br><br>The chosen candidate will interact with USDOT and other federal agencies and participate in regional and national organizations such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO), The Eastern Transportation Coalition (ETC), ITS America, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and many others.<br><br>The Assistant Transportation Planning Director is essential to directing and coordinating the activities of the various units, assisting in building and maintaining relationships internally to CTDOT as well as with local, regional, state and federal agencies and stakeholders, and ensuring that all state and federal requirements are met on time and in a fiscally responsible manner.&nbsp; The selected candidate therefore will be responsible for ensuring strong and effective communication and working relationships internally and externally. <br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location: Newington, CT</li><li>In the P-5 (Administrative and Residual) bargaining unit<br></li><li>This position will report to a Transportation Planning Director or employee of a higher level.</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here.&nbsp; Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.</li><li>Supervisors and middle managers can expect to spend roughly half of their working hours, if not more, in the office in order to execute upon their job functions and supervise their team. Time in the office may fluctuate based on circumstances and the team being supervised. The ability to apply for telework continues to be available and the agency continues to provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them.</li><li>This position involves travel both within and out of state.</li></ul><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><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.<br></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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.<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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><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><strong>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</strong><br></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>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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.<br></li></ul><br><strong>Connect With Us:<br></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 Frank DeCusati at <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning this class is accountable for assisting a Transportation Planning Director in the administration and operation of one of the Bureau offices.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Directs or assists in direction of staff and operations of a Transportation planning office;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Formulates program goals and objectives;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or assists in development of related policy;&nbsp;</li><li>Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluates staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares or assists in preparation of office budget;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside office who might impact on program activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs preparation of recommendations for modes of travel or systems of transportation;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs preparation and analysis of transportation and transportation related data;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs preparation of technical studies and reports concerning various modes and systems of transportation including analysis of all appropriate alternatives;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs participation with federal, state, regional and local officials and agencies as well as general public and special interest groups;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs reviews of transportation and transportation related plans and projects to determine consistency with department goals, objectives, policies, programs, plans and projects;&nbsp;</li><li>May direct/plan specific transportation operations (e.g., ride sharing, commuter parking);&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>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>contemporary techniques, concepts and procedures employed in field of transportation;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity involving transportation planning, urban planning, regional planning or transportation environmental planning.<br><br>NOTE: For state employees supervisory capacity is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervising Planner.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience leading multi-disciplinary professional teams to deliver programs</li><li>Experience reviewing, interpreting, and commenting on state and federal legislation for their impact on the agency</li><li>Experience communicating and collaborating with high-level stakeholders, federal and state agencies, and elected officials</li><li>Experience with assessing, coaching, and developing staff</li><li>Experience with evolving transportation issues, programs, and initiatives</li><li>Experience completing time-sensitive tasks and problem-solving</li><li>Experience presenting, engaging and developing relationships with stakeholders, organizations, and the public</li><li>Experience interpreting and applying federal transportation policies, guidance, executive orders, regulations, and laws to projects and programs</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

Transportation Assistant Planning Director(Office of Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you looking to grow your career within the State of Connecticut? If so, take a look at this great opportunity below!</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;Department of Correction (DOC)&nbsp;is currently recruiting a Secretary 2 to work within the Corrigan Correctional Center&nbsp;with the potential for this&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp; be used to fill additional vacancies across the state in the future.<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;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>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information;</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities;</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;for all employees!</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, on-site, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.</li><li>This position&nbsp;will support Administrators such as Wardens, Deputy Wardens, Counselors Supervisors, Unit Directors, Deputy Directors, Parole Supervisors, or Parole Officers.</li><li>As a Secretary 2, you will screen phone calls, prepare reports and financial data, and conduct data entry and internet research.</li><li>In this position, you will also coordinate office support services and receive and direct visitors.</li></ul><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.&nbsp;<br><br>The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.<br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.<br><br><strong>For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><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 assistance in applying please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important information for 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>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</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.</li></ul><br><br>Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of secretarial support functions requiring an understanding of organizational policies and procedures.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li>TYPING:    <ul><li>Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;</li><li>Proofreads for content;</li><li>Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.</li></ul></li><li>FILING:    <ul><li>Designs office filing systems;</li><li>Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);</li><li>Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.</li></ul></li><li>CORRESPONDENCE:    <ul><li>Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department&nbsp;practices/policies) for own or supervisor's signature.</li></ul></li><li>REPORT WRITING:    <ul><li>Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statistical&nbsp;reports, exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included.</li></ul></li><li>INTERPERSONAL:    <ul><li>Greets and directs visitors;</li><li>Answers phones and screens incoming calls;</li><li>Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g., citing a regulation to&nbsp;solve a specific problem);</li><li>Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters.</li></ul></li><li>PROCESSING:    <ul><li>Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;</li><li>May make recommendations to the supervisor.</li></ul></li><li>SECRETARY:    <ul><li>Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);</li><li>Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs,&nbsp;reports);</li><li>Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;</li><li>Takes notes and/or meeting&nbsp;minutes;</li><li>Prepares expense accounts;</li><li>Makes travel arrangements.</li></ul></li><li>OFFICE MANAGEMENT:    <ul><li>Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;</li><li>Orders supplies when necessary;</li><li>Completes, processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders,&nbsp;requisitions, invoices, etc.);</li><li>Maintains time and attendance records;</li><li>Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g., compiles figures, reviews&nbsp;statistical reports, verifies expense items);</li><li>Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow;</li></ul></li></ul><br><br>Performs related duties as required.<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>office systems and procedures;</li><li>proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>business communications;</li><li>department's/unit's policies and procedures;</li><li>business math;</li></ul></li><li>Skills;    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>schedule and prioritize office workflow;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other&nbsp;electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    College training in the secretarial sciences 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>Experience in office administration and orchestrating daily, weekly, and monthly activities;</li><li>Experience working in a confidential environment;</li><li>Experience managing calendars, schedules, contacts, and reminders via Microsoft Outlook;</li><li>Experience designing and/or creating fillable forms and templates via PDF and/or Microsoft Word;</li><li>Experience in business communication, proofreading, formatting, and editing letters and reports;</li><li>Experience extracting data from various sources, compiling information, and producing reports via Microsoft Excel;</li><li>Experience communicating via Instant Message or Video Chat utilizing Microsoft Teams;</li><li>Experience working independently and completing multiple tasks within deadlines;</li><li>Experience responding quickly to changes in strategy, expectations, and or responsibilities; and</li><li>Experience with office phone etiquette.</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>

Secretary 2

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Are you passionate about creating safe environments and have the expertise to lead comprehensive safety and security programs?</em></strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is seeking a full-time dedicated and skilled professional to join our team as the DCF Director of Safety and Security.&nbsp;In this pivotal role, you will oversee the security and safety of all state-owned and leased properties, protecting employees, clients, and the public while ensuring the security of state assets.&nbsp;<br><br>You will supervise agency police officers, ensuring compliance with State and Federal statutes pertaining to background checks, fingerprinting, and auditing requirements. In addition, you shall serve as the lead for statewide Police Accreditation, meeting all standards applicable.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week</li><li>First (1st) shift</li><li>8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</li><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Hartford, CT</li></ul><strong>The Role:</strong><br><br>As the Director of Safety and Security, you will coordinate, plan, manage, and provide oversight of the development of security and safety standards across DCF's area locations. This includes working closely with the DAS Statewide Security Unit, and local and state law enforcement, to uphold the highest standards of protection. You will also lead emergency preparedness initiatives, maintaining the agencies' Continuity plan and be the departmental designee for the State Emergency Operation Plan.&nbsp;You will serve as the agency's point for all OSHA complaints and coordinate responses accordingly. Ensure department-wide compliance with Health &amp; Safety Committee regulations.<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><em>If you are ready to take on a vital leadership role and contribute to a safer, more secure state for all, we invite you to apply for this impactful position!</em></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>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.<br><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>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 agency this class is accountable for directing the planning, development, coordination of safety and security services and programs at agency owned and leased facilities and properties.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Directs staff and operations of statewide safety and security services and programs at all state owned and leased properties;</li><li>Coordinates, plans and manages development of safety and security activities;</li><li>Establishes and maintains standards and procedures to ensure protection of employees, clients and the public while on state owned and leased properties as well as to ensure security of state equipment and properties;</li><li>Consults with and coordinates safety and security services with DAS Statewide Security Unit;</li><li>Coordinates security measures with other agencies or departments as well as community groups and local and State Police departments;</li><li>Assists in investigative activities of local and State Police which deal with properties under state or agency jurisdiction;</li><li>Establishes and coordinates safety procedures in such areas as fire safety, building safety inspection and emergency procedures including medical, fire evacuation and bomb threats;</li><li>Coordinates departmental OSHA safety program and conducts safety complaint investigations to ensure compliance with any safety, health and sanitary codes and environmental regulations;</li><li>Reviews and investigates departmental workers compensation activities;</li><li>Establishes and conducts a training program for departmental personnel and security staff;</li><li>Serves as departmental designee for State Emergency Operation Plan;</li><li>Prepares safety and security procedure manuals;</li><li>Consults with and advises department officials and managers on safety and security matters;</li><li>Oversees maintenance of records and logs of security incidents and completes required reports;</li><li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>May oversee contracted security services;</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 state and federal laws, statutes and regulations governing employee security and/or safety including safety, health and sanitary codes and environmental regulations;</li><li>modern security and/or safety procedures and methods;</li><li>planning and coordination of security and/or safety investigations;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of management principles and practices;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to    <ul><li>develop, coordinate and direct a comprehensive security program;</li><li>organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>train and provide employee and public security and/or safety information to assigned staff;</li><li>establish and maintain cooperative relationships with executives, associates, law enforcement personnel and the public.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Nine (9) years of experience in a security, public safety, law enforcement, corporate or industrial safetyoperation.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Four (4) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in a security and safety unit of a large employer. This experience must have included the security and safety of the employees, property, buildings and equipment.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training in business administration, public administration, criminal justice or a closely related field 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.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related field to safety and security may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.    </li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of Federal and State of Connecticut Collect regulations.</li><li>Knowledge of Federal and State of CT CJIS regulations.</li><li>Familiarity with the Police Accountability Act.</li><li>Familiarity with Police Accreditation.</li><li>Familiarity with writing and editing a Disaster Management Plan.</li><li>Experience with policy writing.</li><li>Experience with threat assessment.</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 by the appointing authority to possess Certified Protection Professional designation or the ability to acquire the designation within an established time frame.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be on twenty-four hour call.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess any or all of the following certifications:    <ul><li>Certified Healthcare Protection Administer (CHPA)</li><li>Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)</li><li>Certified Safety Executive (CSE)        </li></ul></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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Director Of Safety And Security(Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?</em></strong><br><br><strong><em>Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!</em></strong><br><br>The Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as Medical Record Specialist 1 (PCN 144686) in Bridgeport. The Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is determined to transform itself into a person centered/recovery-oriented system of care, and these positions are vital to this process of transformation. Find out more information on how you will help this transformative process below!<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Work Schedule: First Shift, Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Hours: Part-time, 32 hours per week</li><li>Work Shift: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday,&nbsp;8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.</li><li>Location:&nbsp;1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT        </li></ul><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: <strong>'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023</strong> - 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><em>Benefits may vary for part-time positions.</em><br><br><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Assisting in maintaining records on admissions and discharges and creating reports.</li><li>Conducting all of the releases of information for Social Security, Department of Children and Families, Department of Social Services and outside providers.</li><li>Preparing records that are subpoena and deliveries records to courts.</li><li>Conducting audits of charts to ensure medical record documentation completion.</li><li>Preparing reports and charts to surveying bodies such as Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) and Joint Commission</li></ul><br><br><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.<br><br>With three locations throughout Fairfield County, the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS), promotes and administers comprehensive recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.&nbsp;<br><br><em><strong>Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!</strong></em><br><br><em><strong>Please note:</strong></em><br><ul><li><em>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</em></li><li><em>All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.</em></li></ul><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</strong><br><br>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<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>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>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 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 and/or phone, 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>  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. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</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 <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></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 Joseph K. Fried at <a href="mailto:Joseph.Fried@ct.gov" target="_blank">Joseph.Fried@ct.gov</a>, 860-924-7053.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state medical institution or facility medical records department this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks associated with maintaining medical records and medical records coding activities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Assists in maintaining a file of medical records such as daily admissions and discharges, daily census, case histories, results of diagnostic tests, signed releases of information, medical summaries and abstracts;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects reports and records for omissions and errors;&nbsp;</li><li>Codes and files a full range of diagnoses according to anatomical systems and in conformance with accepted international classification systems (i.e. ICD, WHO, DSM3, DRG, etc.);&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares statistical reports on such matters as classification of disease, laboratory, dental, X-ray and physiotherapy activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares death certificates, burial permits and other related records;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports to state and federal agencies as required;&nbsp;</li><li>May attend probate court hearings and give testimony;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>basic medical terminology and human anatomy;&nbsp;</li><li>medical coding principles and techniques with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>principles of statistical data tabulation;&nbsp;</li><li>office systems and procedures;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with court subpoenas proceedings.</li><li>Experience with medical terminology.</li><li>Experience with Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Experience utilizing interpersonal skills in the workplace, with coworkers and clients.</li><li>Experience providing clear and throughout communication.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients 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>

Medical Records Specialist 1 (32 Hour)(Part-time | Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Have you recently graduated&nbsp;College with a degree on management information systems, computer science or an information technology related area?&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong>Do you have experience in&nbsp;information technology (IT) operations support, programming or another IT related support area?</strong><br><br><strong>If so, join our team!</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Administrative Services(DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is currently accepting applications for the position of&nbsp;Information Technology Analyst Trainee&nbsp;in support of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in our Central Office located at&nbsp;505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT.<br><br><strong>Please Note:</strong><br><br><strong>The Information Technology Analyst Trainee Program is a developmental program designed to help people obtain the experience necessary to qualify for the designated target class of Information Technology Analyst 1. The Information Technology Analyst Trainee Program is for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 3 years based on a candidate’s past experience and training. Candidates must possess the general experience of the target class, Information Technology Analyst 1, at the conclusion of the developmental program.</strong><br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</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>This position operates on a hybrid basis, with approximately 80% of work conducted remotely and 20% in-office.</li><li>Monday through Friday schedule.</li><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week.</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Proficiency with computer operating systems and computer networks as well as applications including Office 365, Windows 10, Microsoft Teams, Footprints, Word, and Excel.&nbsp;</li></ul><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><br><ul><li>Functioning and use of information systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Major concepts and terms used in the information technology profession;&nbsp;</li></ul><strong>Skills:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Interpersonal skills;</li><li>Logic and analytical skills;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>Ability to:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate records;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare written materials and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Follow oral and written instructions.</li></ul><br><br><strong>YOUR CAREER WITH US:</strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br><br><ul><li>The State of Connecticut is undergoing a strategic optimization of our Information Technology (IT) resources, to deliver enterprise-wide services, in more efficient and innovative ways. We are setting trends, not following them. As part of these efforts, the Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology (DAS BEST) is joining forces with the majority of Executive Branch, Agency IT organizations, to form a new, centralized team under the Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS).</li></ul><br><br><strong><br><strong>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!</strong><br></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><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>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;</li></ul><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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.</strong><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><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</strong><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our 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><strong>Read through this helpful link&nbsp;to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</strong></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><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 Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency information systems environment this class is accountable for receiving on the job training in performing technical work involving help desk functions, user support and assisting in application development.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Receives on the job training to perform tasks as outlined in the specification for the class of Information Technology Analyst 1;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.    </li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>functioning and use of information systems;&nbsp;</li><li>major concepts and terms used in the information technology profession;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>logic and analytical skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>prepare and maintain accurate records;&nbsp;</li><li>prepare written materials and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>follow oral and written instructions.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Visio.</li><li>Experience with Cisco Network Switches or Access Point Models.</li><li>Experience with Network DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and DNS (Domain Name System).</li><li>Experience with Internet Protocol Subnetting and Addressing.</li><li>Experience with Customer Centric Focus, Teamwork, Communication and Problem-Solving.</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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Information Technology Analyst Trainee (40 Hour)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>    The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is recruiting for a Fiscal/Administrative Officer in our Fiscal Inmate Accounts Unit.<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:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><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,&nbsp;Ph.D., along with&nbsp;comprehensive benefit offerings.</li><li>Sick, vacation, and personal leave.</li><li>Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.<br></li><li>We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul>Discover the&nbsp;opportunity to:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘<strong>Forbes</strong>’&nbsp;<strong>State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><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.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>Position highlights</strong><br><br>This position involves overseeing and ensuring accuracy in processing and reviewing financial transactions, while also supervising staff to maintain compliance with policies and financial regulations.&nbsp;This position allows you to work in state fiscal services and sustain critical functions that support the efficient and secure operation of correctional facilities.<br><br>This is a first shift, full time (40 hours per week) position located at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, CT. This role&nbsp;is eligible for telework and may require travel throughout the State.<br><br><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong><br><br>The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive&nbsp;correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the&nbsp;Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this&nbsp;responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff,&nbsp;victims, citizens and offenders.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>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.<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></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>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&nbsp;Mackenzie Robinson at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov" target="_blank">mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional level fiscal and administrative functions.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Performs a variety of    professional fiscal and administrative functions;</li><li>Assists head of    fiscal/administrative operations, division head or agency head in budget    preparation by compiling and consolidating data and projecting expenditures;</li><li>Maintains budget control    by reviewing and authorizing expenditures and monitoring expenditures against    appropriations and allotments;</li><li>Prepares budget reports;</li><li>Prepares various financial statements and statistical or narrative    fiscal/administrative reports;</li><li>Assists in planning and implementation of    financial aspects of EDP systems;</li><li>Utilizes EDP systems for    financial records, reports and analyses;</li><li>Prepares or reviews    grant budgets and other fiscal portions of grant applications;</li><li>Provides technical    assistance to grantees regarding accounting procedures;</li><li>Reviews various    contracts, financial documents and financial reports to ensure compliance with    grant requirements;</li><li>Exercises functional    supervision over a variety of clerical fiscal/administrative activities such as    maintenance of accounting records, payroll preparation, preparation and processing    of purchase requisitions, grant and contract record keeping;</li><li>Performs technical    purchasing tasks such as soliciting bids and recommending contract awards;</li><li>Assists in formulation    of policies and procedures relating to area(s) of responsibility and implementation    of such policies and procedures;</li><li>Acts as liaison with    agency central fiscal and administrative office(s) and/or central state    agencies;</li><li>May supervise support    services such as stores, inventory, mailroom, security or maintenance;</li><li>Performs related duties    as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and practices        of public administration with special reference to governmental budget        management and governmental accounting;</li><li>grants and contracts preparation        and administration;</li><li>purchasing principles        and procedures;</li><li>payroll practices and        procedures;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written        communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>prepare and analyze        financial documents and reports;</li><li>interpret and apply        statutes, regulations and administrative policies;</li><li>utilize EDP systems for        financial management.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Six (6) years ofexperience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g.,accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration,payroll, purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting or budgetingfunction.*   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at or above the paraprofessional level, requiring the exercise of some independent judgment in the application of basic principles and procedures in accounting, budgeting, purchasing or related fiscal administration functions.<br>NOTE: Connecticut Careers Trainee experience (target Fiscal/Administrative Officer or closely related class) is at the professional training level and above the paraprofessional level.<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 (l/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4)    years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in    public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted    for one (1) year of the Special Experience.</li><li>For state employees two    (2) years as a Fiscal/Administrative Assistant may be substituted for the    General and Special Experience.</li><li>For state employees two    (2) years as a Purchasing Assistant may be substituted for the General and    Special Experience.</li><li>Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program    approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for    the General Experience and Special Experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>*Descriptions of these fiscal/administrativefunctions are attached   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with servicing and supervising client accounts and/or banking;</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Teams;</li><li>Experience using and monitoring the functionality of financial software, such as PeopleSoft or QuickBooks;</li><li>Experience creating, updating and maintaining spreadsheets cash journals and ledgers;</li><li>Experience balancing and reconciling client accounts;</li><li>Experience handling money or checks.</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. 5-196of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group ofpositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a singletitle for administrative purposes.&nbsp; Assuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/orresponsibility.   <br>

Fiscal/Administrative Officer

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Do you enjoy working outside and have a Class A or B Commerical Driver's License? Are you ready to take your driving skills from roads to runways, operating specialty airport equipment?</em></strong><br><br>The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is accepting applications for the position of Airport Grounds Maintenance/CDL Driver (Transportation Maintainer 2) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT. The is a first-shift, full time position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.<br><br><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview Page</strong>!</li><li>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>Work for a top airport:&nbsp; BDL has been nationally recognized for eight consecutive years by leading travel publications</li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings</li><li>Generous paid time off, including 13 holidays per calendar year</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li></ul><br><strong>Your Role:</strong><br><br>Airport Maintainers are responsible for performing a full range of grounds, equipment, and facilities duties, which include landscaping, mowing, asphalt and concrete repair, pavement line-striping and runway snow removal.&nbsp; These positions require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B with Air Brake endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate at the time of application, and both must be kept current as a condition of employment with the CAA.<br><br><strong>Position Requirements:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong><em>Please be sure to indicate your license number, class, expiration date and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application.</em></strong></li><li>There is a one-hour response time when called into work.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>To support the safety of the traveling public, various storm events will require employees to be at work prior, during and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to period of several days, and include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Airport safety and security are a priority.&nbsp; As essential employees, individuals in these positions must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal and glycol recovery whenever those services are needed.&nbsp; The airport is staffed 7 days a week.&nbsp; Overtime work is required on nights, holidays and weekends. There is mandatory winter overtime from November 1st through April 30th.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, physical examination including pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment. Incumbents in this class must obtain Bradley movement area certification, allowing them to independently operate vehicles and equipment on Airfield movement areas while effectively communicating with Air Traffic Control for proper clearance. Movement area certification must be maintained during the duration of employment.&nbsp;</li><li>Military members and recently honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years' experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants as outlined on the CT DMV website at the time of application.</li></ul><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br><br>The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), is a State of Connecticut quasi-public agency that was established to develop, improve and operate Bradley International Airport (BDL), as well as five General Aviation Airports throughout the state.&nbsp; It is the CAA’s mission to provide excellent customer service and top-quality facilities for its passengers while making Connecticut’s airports more attractive to new airlines, establishing new routes, and supporting Connecticut’s overall economic development and growth strategy.&nbsp; By keeping our airports operating at their best, we deliver a powerful and positive impact on the state's economy.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>For assistance in applying, please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</strong><br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment.&nbsp;</li><li>Please ensure your application is complete before it is submitted. 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 be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application.</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. Requests should be made to Carol Stewart at <a href="mailto:cstewart@ctairports.org" target="_blank">cstewart@ctairports.org</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>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 daily 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 daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.&nbsp;</li><li>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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, certifications or licenses, etc., at the discretion of the agency.</li><li>In addition to the checking of references, an investigation of facts stated in the application may be made before candidates are certified for permanent appointment.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Updates regarding the recruitment process will be available through your JobAps portal account.&nbsp; Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carol Stewart at <a href="mailto:cstewart@ctairports.org" target="_blank">cstewart@ctairports.org</a> or (860) 254-2584.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates andmaintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in theroutine repair of mechanical equipment.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>    See attached addendum.   <br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>the construction, maintenance, and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>use and make routine repairs to complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>operate equipment as listed on the attached addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operationand care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the    subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the General    Experience.</li><li>Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience working within an airport environment</li><li>Mechanical skills</li><li>1-2 years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment&nbsp;</li><li>1-2 years of snow removal experience</li><li>Experience with radio monitoring and communications</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain    appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including    snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul><br><h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment.<br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and    visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of    the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of    heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when    working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to    loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with    EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may    be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

Airport Grounds Maintenance/CDL Driver(Transportation Maintainer 2)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em><strong>Are you a current DOT employee?</strong></em><br><br><em><strong>Are you looking to advance your career within the agency?</strong></em><br><br><em><strong>Do you want to continue to make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?</strong></em><br><br><em><strong>If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today!</strong></em><br><br>At theState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;is now accepting applications from qualified DOT employees to apply for the position of&nbsp;<strong>Transportation Maintainer 4 (Backhoe/Excavator Operator)</strong>&nbsp;in the New Haven Maintenance facility.<br><br><strong>AS A STATE EMPLOYEE, CONTINUE TO ENJOY</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&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><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm)</li><li>Location: New Haven, CT</li><li>This is an on-site position, it does not have a telework option</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The purpose of this position is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the identified equipment in this job posting.<br><br><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.&nbsp; Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the tank endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.</strong></li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.</strong></li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>The agency will&nbsp;conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 4 (Backhoe/Excavator Operator) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.</li></ul><br><br>WHO WE ARE<br><br>It is the DOT'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 Bureau of Highway Operations' Bridge Maintenance Unit to deliver the DOT’s mission. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here!<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>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.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</strong></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>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same 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.&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></ul><br><br><strong><br><strong>For Assistance In Applying:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br></strong><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>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.</li><li>The immediate vacancies are 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>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.</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></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, the State of Connecticut is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Hayley Newhouse at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>.<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 performing a variety of highly skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadways, roadsides, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains highly complex mechanical equipment; may serve as trainer.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintenance, or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class:<br><br><strong>TRUCKS:</strong><br><br><ul><ul><li>Low bed type trailer tractor;</li><li>Hydraulic platform crane;</li><li>Tractor trailer with tilt trailer or twenty (20) cubic yard dump trailer;</li><li>Center Line Marking Machine (Truck);</li><li>Ten (10) wheel, GVW of fifty eight thousand (58,000) pounds and eight hundred (800) gallon tank;</li><li>Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to:        <ul><li>Backhoe;</li><li>Miller;</li><li>Forestry;</li></ul></li><li>Glycol vacuum scrubber with eight (8) foot pickup header;</li><li>Payloader with snow pusher;</li><li>Airfield deicing truck with forty-five (45) foot spray boom;</li><li>Double Wing Truck (Driver).</li></ul></ul><br><br><strong>EQUIPMENT:</strong><br><br><ul><ul><li>Motor graders;</li><li>Loader/backhoe;</li><li>Loader Mounted Snow Blower (Two thousand (2,000) ton per hour and over);</li><li>Snow Broom;</li><li>Liquid asphalt application/joint sealing machine.</li></ul></ul><br><br><strong>DUTIES:</strong><br><br><ul><ul><li>Backhoe operation;</li><li>Post pounder operator;</li><li>Vactor operator;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Lead person in boundary stone setting;</li><li>Lead person in test borings;</li><li>Lead Vendor in Place (VIP) inspector;</li><li>Trainer;</li><li>Performing highly skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades:        <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;&nbsp;</li><li>Mechanical repair;&nbsp;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Highly skilled tree climbing work;</li><li>Sign erecting requiring complex rigging;</li><li>Center Line Marking Machine (Rear Switch Operator);</li><li>District Equipment Coordinator/Radio Room operator (lead);</li><li>District Projects Records Coordinator;</li><li>Multi-Media First Aid Trainer;</li><li>Highway Operations Center System Operator;</li><li>Acting crew leader;</li><li>May supervise a materials management stockroom;</li><li>Wildlife hazard control;</li><li>Radio monitoring and communication;</li><li>Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only);</li><li>In addition to other duties, may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>the construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance of highway and bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to operate skillfully and make ordinary repairs to highly complex mechanical equipment as listed on the attached addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Three (3) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the operation of complex equipment or the performance of skilled tasks.<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Working-knowledge and experience safely operating a Backhoe/Excavator.</li><li>Experience trenching.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal whenever their services are needed.</li></ul><br><h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    At state airports: 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 adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.  Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

Transportation Maintainer 4 (40 Hour)(Backhoe/Excavator Operator)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Do you have experience &nbsp;operating a ferry vessel or other motor driven vessel?</em></strong><br><br><strong><em>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!</em></strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)is accepting applications for a Ferry Captain position in the Bureau of Public Transportation.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><strong><ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;<strong>page</strong><strong>!&nbsp;</strong></li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company -&nbsp;‘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>Join an&nbsp;award-winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)&nbsp;and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar&nbsp;(WTS)&nbsp;CT Employer of the Year for 2024.</li></ul></strong><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week&nbsp;working either the AM shift or the PM shift&nbsp;</li><li>The ferries operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. weekdays and from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends</li><li><strong>NP-2&nbsp; bargaining unit</strong></li><li>Location:&nbsp;<strong>Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry</strong></li><li><strong>Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in the Chester -Hadlyme Ferry locations</strong></li></ul><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br><ul><li>Operation and state of good repair of a Connecticut State Ferry on a daily shift during seasonal operations. Fundamental duties include: operation of the ferry, oversight of work shift, upholding of ferry crew procedures, training of staff, operation of heavy duty marine engines and transmissions.</li><li>Oversight of loading and discharging of passengers/vehicles under mandated state and federal safety regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversight of toll collection, interacts with United States Coast Guard (USCG) officials on a regular basis to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence including all documentation required for the USCG inspections, prepares and monitors maintenance and repair schedules for in-season and off-season operational activities, and daily maintenance of operating logs.</li><li>The Ferry Captain is required, at minimum, to have the following USCG license: Master of Self-Propelled Vessels Not Including Auxiliary Sail of Less Than 100 Gross Register Tons (GRT) Upon Inland Waters. This is a mandatory license as required by the USCG.</li></ul><br><br><strong>YOUR CAREER WITH US</strong><br><br><strong><strong><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.</li></ul><br></strong></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><li><strong>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</strong></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></ul><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.<br></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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.</strong><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><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;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><strong>Read through this helpful&nbsp;link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</strong></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>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>.<br></li></ul><br><strong>Connect With Us:<br></strong><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 Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for a ferry crew engaged in the operation, repair and maintenance of a Connecticut State Ferry vessel.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Commands and operates a Connecticut State Ferry on a daily shift during seasonal operations;&nbsp;</li><li>Plans ferry crew workflow and determines priorities;&nbsp;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains ferry crew procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees necessary operations in starting and operating heavy duty marine engines and transmissions;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees loading and discharging of passengers and vehicles under mandated state and federal safety regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees collection of tolls and prepares bank deposits at end of shift;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains daily logs of assigned shift for daily operations, engine room and radio operations including a record of unusual occurrences;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees and performs preventative maintenance of and ensures necessary running repairs to engines, fire pumps, etc. takes place;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains all firefighting and life safety equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises and assists as necessary in cleaning of ferry vessel, ferry approaches and grounds;&nbsp;</li><li>Checks vessel gear and equipment and submits complete report of all needed repairs and replacements to Ferry Master Captain;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees and assists crew in performing required repairs, replacements and maintenance to ferry vessel and equipment in order to put vessel in first class condition prior to United States Coast Guard inspections as required by federal regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>May make recommendations on policies or standards;&nbsp;</li><li>May prepare reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>May be assigned other duties in regular or emergency and/or airport highway maintenance;&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 skill in piloting a ferry and/or tug boat driven vessel in making landings into a ferry slip and river crossings;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>marine, fire protection and life safety equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>operation and maintenance of marine engines, transmissions and propelling machinery;&nbsp;</li><li>first aid;&nbsp;</li><li>splicing and tying lines;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <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><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Three (3) years of experience in the operation of a ferry vessel or other motor driven vessel of the required tonnage.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with safe vessel operation and or commercial vessel towing experience</li><li>Experience with marine or general diesel and gasoline engine repair</li><li>Experience providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population</li><li>Familiar with Microsoft office suite and computer functionality</li></ul>Additional Comments:<br><ul><li>This position has a special requirement for a valid Merchant Mariner Credential with endorsement as master in command authorizing service of self-propelled vessel not including auxiliary sail of less than 100 gross register tons upon inland waters</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain the appropriate federal license to operate or endorsement to operate or navigate type of passenger carrying vessel to be assigned as specified in the United States Coast Guard Code of Federal Regulations [USCG 46 CFR §15.805]. Specifically, holding an appropriate license as or a valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement as master in command authorizing service of self-propelled vessels not including auxiliary sail of less than 100 gross register tons (GRT) upon inland waters.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, and/or permits and/or certifications, including a license to operate motor vehicles.</li></ul><br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise and fumes and risk of injury from equipment.   <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>

Ferry Captain (40 Hour)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency?&nbsp; Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?&nbsp; If so, read below &amp; apply today!</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation (DOT)&nbsp;invites&nbsp;its agency employees to apply for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance) position located within District 3 with our current vacancy in the Milford Maintenance Garage.<br><br><strong>PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL CLASS, ISSUING STATE (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.</strong><br><strong><br><strong>PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION AS WELL.</strong><br></strong><br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU<br></strong><br>As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:<br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to continue to work for a Forbes top company - <strong>'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</strong></li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li><li>Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the <strong>Employer of the Year</strong> award by the <strong>Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers</strong> (CSCE) and named the <strong>Women’s Transportation Seminar</strong> (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!<br></li></ul><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br>This position is responsible for overseeing and assigning daily duties to a crew of various Transportation Maintainers in the overall repair and maintenance operations of various statewide roadways and highways.<br><strong>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.  Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement" and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will not be considered.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are needed to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days to include holidays and weekends.</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li><li>Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with Tank Endorsement, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), and copies of their last two performance appraisals.</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)</li><li>Location:  Milford, CT</li></ul><br><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong><br><br>It is the DOT'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  Bureau of Highway Operations to deliver the DOT’s mission.  Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here!<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><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.<br></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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.<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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><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><strong>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</strong><br></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><strong>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</strong></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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.<br></li></ul><br><strong>Connect With Us:<br></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 Frank DeCusati at <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@ct.gov</a>.<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 supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Plans crew workflow and determines priorities;&nbsp;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains crew procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in performing the duties of the crew;&nbsp;</li><li>May make recommendations on policies or standards;&nbsp;</li><li>May prepare reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs;&nbsp;</li><li>May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>materials, equipment and approved methods of surface treatment, surface and shoulder betterments, concrete work, guide rail construction, drainage construction and maintenance;&nbsp;</li><li>approved methods of filling joints, patching, snow removal and sanding ice, and erosion control;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>make minor bridge repairs;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of skilled experience in the maintenance and repair of highways.<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 2.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>VIP experience as a lead and/or secondary inspector</li><li>Experience in an acting capacity as a Trans. Maint. Crew Leader (Hwy.)</li><li>Experience as an acting Trans. Maint. Crew Leader leading an echelon or scheduling/managing snow operations</li><li>Experience with setting up sign patterns on highways and secondaries</li><li>Experience with crash unit operations</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li></ul><br><h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>At State Airports: 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 adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</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>

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