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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em>If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, come join a great team of employees dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut!</em><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT), is now accepting applications for a <strong>CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer (Transportation Maintainer 2)</strong>&nbsp;positions in Groton, Old Saybrook and Waterford, CT.<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.<br><br>PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION AS WELL.</strong><br><br><strong>WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><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;- <strong>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&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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!</li></ul><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 pm</li><li>On-site work environment</li></ul><br><br><strong><br><strong>POSITION REQUIREMENTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>You must live within 20 miles of the garage location.</li><li>You must possess a valid&nbsp;<strong>Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement</strong>. You must also have a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).&nbsp; Your application will not be reviewed if you do not list your license number, class, expiration date, and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.</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 (Military Skills Test Waiver Form) as outlined on the&nbsp;CT DMV website.</li><li>Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal, whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period).</li><li>Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends.</li><li>Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B, their valid MEC, and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form, as well as a copy of their&nbsp;Master Application.</li></ul><br></strong><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br><ul><li>The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and more.</li><li>CDL Drivers will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong><br><br><strong>As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. 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 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.</strong><br><br><strong>Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here!</strong><br><br><strong><br>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!<br><br></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp;<br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.<br><br>PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LIST ANY JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.<br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.</strong><br><br></li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br><br></strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.</strong></li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In the Department of 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>    The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining 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><li>Three (3) ton to nine (9) ton trucks, dump, platform or refuse with or without winch;</li><li>All of the above when using the following attachments:    <ul><li>Snow plows;</li><li>Duo Dump Truck;</li><li>Crash Attenuators;</li><li>Trailers and towed equipment (except tilt bed trailers);</li></ul></li><li>Pickup, (to include two (2) &amp; four (4) wheel drive vehicles) when using:    <ul><li>Trailers or towed equipment;</li><li>Snowplows or hopper type spreaders;</li><li>Bridge utility truck;</li><li>Compressor trucks;</li><li>Aerial bucket trucks;</li><li>Wreckers with winch;</li><li>Tandem/10-Wheel Dump Truck.</li></ul></li></ul><br><strong>EQUIPMENT:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Bituminous curbing machines;</li><li>Pothole Patcher;</li><li>Tractor Mowers with single flail;</li><li>Wood chippers;</li><li>Chain saws;</li><li>Culvert cleaning machines;</li><li>Compressors, and/or compressor tools;</li><li>Concrete mixers;</li><li>Concrete vibrators;</li><li>Hydraulic or engine driven tools;</li><li>Test Boring;</li><li>Class twenty four (24) tractor including attachments;</li><li>Wing plow or other side mounted attachments;</li><li>Fork lift.</li></ul><strong>DUTIES:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Survey monument setting;</li><li>Burning and cutting with acetylene torch;</li><li>Flagger (traffic control);</li><li>May assist a Material Storage Supervisor with stores section material handling;</li><li>Performing moderately skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades:    <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;</li><li>Mechanical repair;</li><li>Electrical;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Relief ferry mate, drawbridge attendant and/or rest area attendant;</li><li>In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation General Supervisor, Transportation Garage Supervisor, or Transportation District Electrical Supervisor in preparing and checking various reports or operating a two-way radio in a District Maintenance unit;</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 function as a guard/watchperson or 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><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 with snow removal</li><li>Experience with landscaping</li><li>Experience with construction</li><li>Experience driving CDL vehicles</li><li>Experience working with heights</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>

State of Connecticut

CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer(Transportation Maintainer 2)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Do you have at least two (2) years of experience&nbsp;in landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening&nbsp;OR&nbsp;have you graduated from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area? If so, we encourage you to consider the Skilled Maintainer position!</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;<strong><strong>State of Connecticut</strong></strong>, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (<strong><strong>CTECS</strong></strong>) is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time <strong><strong>Skilled Maintainer</strong></strong> position at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Groton, CT.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 Hours per week</li><li>Monday – Friday | 6:00 am – 2:00 pm</li></ul><br><br><strong>In your role as a Skilled Maintainer, you will have the opportunity to:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Perform specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions;</li><li>In addition to trades tasks performed by lower level maintainers performs the following skilled tasks for a substantial amount of time (75%) as an assistant to a trades person:    <ul><li>Construction, maintenance and repair as a painter, plasterer, carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and/or steamfitter, tinsmith or comparable trades person;</li></ul></li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul><br><br><strong>What we can offer you:</strong><br><br><ul><li>View our <strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong> page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: <strong>‘Forbes’ </strong><strong>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>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.&nbsp; Click <strong>here</strong> for more information.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Mission and Beliefs:</strong><br><br>Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:</strong><br><br>Please <strong><strong>read</strong></strong> or <strong><strong>watch</strong></strong> 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 this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</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>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></ul><br><br><strong>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>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.</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>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: <strong><strong>Click Here</strong></strong></li><li>Read through this helpful link to <strong><strong>prepare for your interview</strong></strong>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training, below the level of a specialized trades worker which would give the incumbent proficiency in required knowledges, skills and abilities on the first day of the job) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job. Tasks performed will be in one or several of the following areas:<br><br><ul><li>Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment;</li><li>Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions;</li><li>Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas.</li></ul><br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>    See attached addendum.   <br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills    <ul><li>manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas:<br><br><ul><li>One of the skilled trades;</li><li>Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening;</li><li>Operation of motor trucks or large buses.</li></ul><br><br>The experience area should reflect the needs of the position.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Maintenance experience in a school or large building</li><li>Experience performing ground care/landscape maintenance on school grounds or large facilities</li><li>Experience with specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions</li><li>Experience with cleaning of school grounds/large facility service areas and sidewalks (including snow and ice removal)</li><li>Experience with weed and pest management</li><li>Experience in construction, maintenance and repair as a painter, plasterer, carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and/or steamfitter, tinsmith or comparable trades person<br></li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.   <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 may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive individuals.</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>

Skilled Maintainer (37.5 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br>The&nbsp;Office of the State Treasurer&nbsp;exists to provide and ensure effective financial management of public resources, high standards of professionalism&nbsp;and integrity, and expanding opportunity for&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;residents and businesses.&nbsp; We are recruiting for an&nbsp;Investment Counsel&nbsp;to support the Pension Fund Management Division.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>1st Shift, Monday - Friday</li><li>Centrally located in downtown Hartford, close to major highways&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?</strong><br><br><ul><li>State of Connecticut&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer</strong>, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li><li>The chance to work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;&nbsp;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>Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;health, dental and supplemental benefits;</li><li>A&nbsp;comprehensive pension plan.</li></ul><br><br>For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><ul><li>Please&nbsp;<strong>read&nbsp;</strong>or&nbsp;<strong>watch&nbsp;</strong>our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Johnette Tolliver,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:johnette.tolliver@ct.gov" target="_blank">johnette.tolliver@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Office of the State Treasurer this class is accountable for providing legal advice and representation in state investment transactions and investment programs.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Reviews, structures, and negotiates investment transactions;</li><li>Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements and contracts for legal sufficiency;</li><li>Reviews and coordinates securities litigation efforts;&nbsp;</li><li>Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues;</li><li>Researches legal issues;</li><li>Prepares quarterly reporting and individual case recommendations;</li><li>Monitors opportunities for recovery of investment losses and provides advice on foreign tax reclamations;</li><li>Interprets statutes and regulations related to private and public funds and investments;</li><li>May provide continuing legal education and securities law training;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide legal counsel and advice;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut;</li><li>legal research techniques;</li><li>the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;</li><li>relevant investment procedures, regulations and terminology;</li><li>and understanding of legal and contractual agreements;</li><li>and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>utilize computer software;</li><li>interpret legal documents;</li><li>apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes;</li><li>comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of investment transactions.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with Legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut.</li><li>Legal research techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act</li><li>Experience with relevant investment procedures, regulations and terminology; and, an understanding of legal and contractual agreements.</li><li>Experience interpreting and applying relevant&nbsp;state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation.</li><li>Proven experience with oral and written communication</li><li>Experience using&nbsp;computer software; interpreting legal documents; applying judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; comprehending, analyzing and organizing technical data and coordinating elements of investment transactions.</li><li>2 to 5 years of experience working on legal matters associated with investments in a law firm, corporation, governmental entity, endowment environment or pension plan.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.&nbsp;<br><br>Candidates may be considered if admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut within one (1) year of the date of appointment. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law, attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law". Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, the incumbent shall be referred to as an Investment Law Associate.<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>

Investment Counsel

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a current State of Connecticut, Department of Labor Employee (DOL), looking to enter and grow in the Accounting field?&nbsp;If so, please consider applying for this exciting opportunity as an Accounting Careers Trainee!</strong><br><br>At the DOL, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of&nbsp;Accounting Careers Trainee&nbsp;(ACT) with a target class of&nbsp;Revenue Examiner 1.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Position Highlights&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Monday – Friday, first shift, 40 hours/week</li><li>Located in Wethersfield, Hybrid</li></ul><br><strong>Your role as as&nbsp;</strong><strong>Accounting Careers Trainee</strong><br><br>This position will be located in our Employer Status unit.&nbsp;As an Accounting Careers Trainee, you will gain valuable on-the-job training and close supervision to help you master the skills you will need to complete your training program.&nbsp;The length of your training program will vary between one and three years based on your educational qualifications. After successful completion of the training program, you will be eligible for promotion to Revenue Examiner 1 without further competitive examination.<br><br><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong></strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br><br>The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy.&nbsp; We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them.&nbsp; We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><em>We encourage you to continue your career with&nbsp;us and the rest of the&nbsp;DOL&nbsp;team!</em><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;<br><br><strong><strong><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong></strong></strong><br><br><strong><strong>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</strong></strong><br><br><strong>Application Process:</strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process:</strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.<br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.<br><br>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp;<br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;</li><li>Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;</li><li>Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;</li><li>May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>accounting and auditing principles and practices;&nbsp;</li><li>business mathematics and statistics;</li><li>business uses of information technology;</li><li>effective report writing;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>read and understand written materials;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</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 the ReEmployCT system</li><li>Experience in prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines</li><li>Experience in Excel with data entry, formulas, functions, and case management/tracking</li><li>Experience using different forms of communication with employers and/or their representatives</li><li>Experience in conflict resolution</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>

Accounting Careers Trainee(Hybrid (Target Class: Revenue Examiner 1))

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;is now accepting applications for a&nbsp;Connecticut Careers Trainee&nbsp;position, with a target class ofTransportation Planner 1,within the&nbsp;Statewide Planning Unit in the Office of Strategic Planning and Projects, at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Newington.&nbsp;<br><br>We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative professional to join our team. This entry level position is an opportunity to start a career at the Department of Transportation that positively impacts our communities.<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></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&nbsp;<strong>Employer of the Year</strong>&nbsp;award by the&nbsp;<strong>Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers</strong>&nbsp;(CSCE)!</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location:&nbsp;Departmentof&nbsp;TransportationHeadquarters&nbsp;inNewington,&nbsp;CT.</li><li>Reports&nbsp;to a Transportation Supervising Planner or employee of a higher level.&nbsp;</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific)&nbsp;bargaining unit</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 which can be found&nbsp;here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE:</strong><br><br>The Statewide Planning Unit is responsible for working with municipal, state, and federal partners to aid in delivery of projects and develop plans and studies related to land use, economic and community development, multimodal planning, federal and state transportation policy, and transportation equity to support informed decision making.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>This unit prepares, reviews, and provides oversight on several required state and federal planning documents, as well as corridor, regional, and Planning and Environmental Linkages studies. Responsibilities further include providing support for and performing studies for all modes of transportation, including bus, rail, highway, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian.&nbsp; These studies and plans present near and long-term implementation recommendations to guide Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure improvements, including context-sensitive solutions to ensure that projects address the needs of the transportation system and the surrounding communities.<br><br>Other unit responsibilities include:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>project management&nbsp;</li><li>providing regular support to other Bureaus&nbsp;</li><li>community engagement, including public speaking and presentation of materials to the public, local elected officials, and external stakeholders&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br>The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective communication and working relationships both internally and externally.<br><br><strong><br><br><strong><br><strong><br><strong><br><strong>SALARY INFORMATION</strong><br>    - CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS</strong><br></strong><br></strong><br><br><ul><li>Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program.</li></ul>    Target class:&nbsp;<strong>Transportation Planner 1&nbsp;</strong><br><ul><li>Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will serve a two (2) year training program.</li><li>Candidates with a Master’s degree in a closely related field may be eligible for a shorter training period.</li></ul><br><br>First year of training:<br><br>Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: FS 15 Step 1 ($55,328/year)<br><br>Master's degree: FS 15 Step 2 ($57,320/year)<br><br>Second year of training:<br><br>General rate:&nbsp; FS 15 Step 5 ($63,306/year)<br><br></strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br><br>As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.<br><br><strong>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><ul><li>Please&nbsp;<strong>read&nbsp;</strong>or&nbsp;<strong>watch&nbsp;</strong>our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;</li><li>Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><strong>Please see addendum below:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Performs tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating, and supporting transportation planning programs&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares written materials, graphic design materials, and maps, assembles and summarizes data, and creates charts, in a manner that communicates complex information effectively&nbsp;</li><li>Provides project management support for projects and studies including scope development and review of deliverables to ensure compliance with Department policies and standards, as well as state and federal laws and regulations&nbsp;</li><li>Compiles, analyzes, and communicates demographic, environmental, economic, and real estate market data and information&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities and plans with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants, and stakeholders as required&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;</li><li>understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;</li><li>read, interpret and understand written material;</li><li>perform basic arithmetical computations;</li><li>interpret charts, graphs and tables;</li><li>learn and reason;</li><li>establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</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>A degree in one of the following or closely associated concentrations: Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Anthropology, Geography, Public Administration or Policy, or Economics&nbsp;</li><li>Experience or training in preparing comprehensive multimodal plans, including bus, rail, highway, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian modes through course work, work experience, or internships&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office, ESRI ArcGIS, graphic design and related software through course work, work experience, or internships&nbsp;</li><li>Experience interpreting other published documents and media such as aerial photography and site plans through course work, work experience, or internships&nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing presentations and effectively delivering complex materials to a variety of audiences, in both written and verbal formats through course work, work experience, or internships&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working collaboratively within a team, with other technical disciplines and with external groups through course work, work experience, or internships</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>

Connecticut Careers Trainee / Transportation Planner 1((Statewide Planning))

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles&nbsp;(DMV)is seeking qualified applicants to fill vacancies for the position of&nbsp;Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent.<br><br><strong><br>This recruitment will be used to fill an immediate need at the Bridgeport, Danbury and Enfield branch locations.&nbsp;<br><br>Future vacancies may be filled in any of the following locations as they become available: Bridgeport, Cheshire, Danbury, Enfield, Hamden, New Britain, Norwalk, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Waterbury, Wethersfield, Winsted (Winchester) and Willimantic (Windham).<br><br>Please select all location(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.<br></strong><br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><strong><ul><li>Part-time (34 hours per week)</li><li>First shift;&nbsp;Tuesday - Saturday.</li><li>Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:&nbsp; 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM</li><li>Thursday:&nbsp; 9:15 AM to 5:00 PM</li><li>Saturday:&nbsp; 7:45 AM to 12:45 PM</li><li>Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;Bridgeport, Danbury and Enfield, CT.</li><li>This position is on-site/in office.</li></ul></strong><br><br><strong>THE ROLE:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>As a Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent, you will work in a fast-paced customer service oriented environment at a motor vehicle branch office with a high volume of face-to-face customer contact.&nbsp;</li><li>The successful incumbent will independently conduct pre-road test vehicle inspections, conducting road test evaluations, administering knowledge test and reviewing documents.</li></ul><br><br><strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br><br>The Connecticut DMV’s mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.<br><br><em>Please watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!&nbsp;</em><br><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&nbsp;helpful 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></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 the Department of Motor Vehicles, Branch Operations this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the administration of motor vehicle operator licenses and licensing and regulation of commercial and secondary driving school functions.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Conducts a variety of examinations including written, oral, eyesight and road driving skills at departmental offices or other designated locations;&nbsp;</li><li>Scores examinations, notifies applicants of examination results;&nbsp;</li><li>Answers questions about motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies and procedures from applicants and/or other members of the public;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records of examination results;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports of activities as necessary;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs safety check of vehicles;&nbsp;</li><li>Notifies vehicle owner of any problems observed;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and approves all documents required for those individuals applying for licensure to operate a driving school;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects driving school facilities for initial approval and on an ongoing basis;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects driver training vehicles;&nbsp;</li><li>Certifies driving school instructors initially and on an ongoing basis;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors classroom and behind the wheel training given to students;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors insurance status of driving schools and reports violations to appropriate agency authority;&nbsp;</li><li>Applies enforcement actions as directed in all areas relating to Motor Vehicle law and/or regulatory violations encountered relevant to driving school operation;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform vehicle safety inspections;&nbsp;</li><li>May address driving school classes about topics such as motor vehicle safety, safe driving and motor vehicle laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>parts, equipment and mechanical operation of motor vehicles;&nbsp;</li><li>safe driving and vehicle safety techniques and standards;&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>administer and evaluate a variety of examinations;&nbsp;</li><li>deal effectively with others.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Three (3) years of experience in the field of education, training or other academic instruction, law enforcement or business providing instruction, handling customer complaints and resolving customer relations problems.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training in the field of education, law enforcement, communications 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 two (2) years.</li><li>Graduation from an accredited vocational technical school specializing in automotive mechanical repairs may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with vehicle safety techniques and regulations.</li><li>Experience with the mechanical functions of a Motor Vehicle.</li><li>Experience dealing with the general public in a face-to-face settings and de-escalating customer issues.</li><li>Experience with verbal and written communication including preparing reports.</li><li>Experience with reviewing and interpreting motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience monitoring written and practical exams independently.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>At the time of appointment incumbents must also possess, and during the course of employment maintain, a motor vehicle driving record satisfactory to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.</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>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient  physical  strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents must maintain physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable physical exertion may be required.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some degree of injury from conducting road tests and moderately disagreeable conditions encountered working outdoors.   <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.&nbsp;   <br>

Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles&nbsp;(DMV)is seeking qualified applicants to fill vacancies for the position of&nbsp;Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent.<br><br><strong>This recruitment will be used to fill an immediate need at the Danbury, Hamden, Old Saybrook, and Wethersfield branch locations.</strong><br><br>Future vacancies may be filled in any of the following locations as they become available: Bridgeport, Cheshire, Danbury, Enfield, Hamden, New Britain, Norwalk, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Waterbury, Wethersfield, Winsted (Winchester) and Willimantic (Windham).<br><br>Please select all location(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.<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><strong><ul><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift;&nbsp;Tuesday - Saturday</li><li>Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:&nbsp; 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM</li><li>Thursday:&nbsp; 9:00 AM to 6:15 PM</li><li>Saturday:&nbsp; 7:45 AM to 12:45 PM</li><li>Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;Danbury, Hamden, Old Saybrook, Wethersfield, CT</li><li>This position is on-site/in office</li></ul></strong><br><br><strong>THE ROLE:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>As a Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent, you will work in a fast-paced customer service oriented environment at a motor vehicle branch office with a high volume of face-to-face customer contact.&nbsp;</li><li>The successful incumbent will independently conduct pre-road test vehicle inspections, conducting road test evaluations, administering knowledge test and reviewing documents.</li></ul><br><br><strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br><br>The Connecticut DMV’s mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.<br><br><em>Please watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!&nbsp;</em><br><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&nbsp;helpful 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></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 the Department of Motor Vehicles, Branch Operations this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the administration of motor vehicle operator licenses and licensing and regulation of commercial and secondary driving school functions.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Conducts a variety of examinations including written, oral, eyesight and road driving skills at departmental offices or other designated locations;&nbsp;</li><li>Scores examinations, notifies applicants of examination results;&nbsp;</li><li>Answers questions about motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies and procedures from applicants and/or other members of the public;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records of examination results;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports of activities as necessary;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs safety check of vehicles;&nbsp;</li><li>Notifies vehicle owner of any problems observed;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and approves all documents required for those individuals applying for licensure to operate a driving school;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects driving school facilities for initial approval and on an ongoing basis;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects driver training vehicles;&nbsp;</li><li>Certifies driving school instructors initially and on an ongoing basis;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors classroom and behind the wheel training given to students;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors insurance status of driving schools and reports violations to appropriate agency authority;&nbsp;</li><li>Applies enforcement actions as directed in all areas relating to Motor Vehicle law and/or regulatory violations encountered relevant to driving school operation;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform vehicle safety inspections;&nbsp;</li><li>May address driving school classes about topics such as motor vehicle safety, safe driving and motor vehicle laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>parts, equipment and mechanical operation of motor vehicles;&nbsp;</li><li>safe driving and vehicle safety techniques and standards;&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>administer and evaluate a variety of examinations;&nbsp;</li><li>deal effectively with others.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Three (3) years of experience in the field of education, training or other academic instruction, law enforcement or business providing instruction, handling customer complaints and resolving customer relations problems.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training in the field of education, law enforcement, communications 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 two (2) years.</li><li>Graduation from an accredited vocational technical school specializing in automotive mechanical repairs may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with vehicle safety techniques and regulations.</li><li>Experience with the mechanical functions of a Motor Vehicle.</li><li>Experience dealing with the general public in a face-to-face settings and de-escalating customer issues.</li><li>Experience with verbal and written communication including preparing reports.</li><li>Experience with reviewing and interpreting motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience monitoring written and practical exams independently.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>At the time of appointment incumbents must also possess, and during the course of employment maintain, a motor vehicle driving record satisfactory to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.</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>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient  physical  strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents must maintain physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable physical exertion may be required.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some degree of injury from conducting road tests and moderately disagreeable conditions encountered working outdoors.   <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.&nbsp;   <br>

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>Whiting Forensic Hospital, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Rehabilitation Therapist 2's (Therapeutic Recreation). These positions will be supporting the Whiting 1 and Dutcher 1 North units within our facility in Middletown. Find out more information on these great opportunities below!<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Whiting Unit 1 (PCN 123469)</li><ul><li>Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Work Shift:&nbsp;First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT</li></ul></ul><br><em>Whiting Unit 1 is a maximum-security competency unit aimed at restoring individuals with mental illness and or substance use disorders such that they may participate in their own defense within the criminal justice system.</em><br><br><ul><li>Dutcher 1 North (PCN 86600)    <ul><li>Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Work Shift:&nbsp;First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except Mondays: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Location:&nbsp;70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT</li></ul></li></ul><br><em>Dutcher 1 North is a mixture of patients who are either civilly committed, under the jurisdiction of the PSRB, or hospitalized voluntarily.&nbsp; Patients on 1 North may require more specialized care and consideration when compared to the other community preparation units in Dutcher Hall.</em><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><strong>These positions are entitled to Hazardous Duty Benefits.</strong></em><br><br><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Completing all rehabilitation therapy documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group documentation and reassessments needed to meet joint commission guidelines;</li><li>Performing therapeutic recreation interventions designed to assist in meeting client goals and improving levels of overall functioning;</li><li>Providing individual support and program planning to meet patient specific goals and needs to include one-on-one support.</li><li>Working with treatment teams to assist in meeting treatment plan goals.</li><li>Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment teams.</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>Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission.<br><br>We provide high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.<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 facility this class is accountable for the planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of professional therapy programs in a recognized therapeutic discipline for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Selects, plans, administers and implements a therapeutic program by utilizing a specific therapy function to teach skills to correct disorders in intellectual, emotional or motor status of an individual;</li><li>Writes and implements treatment plans;</li><li>Plans, schedules and conducts individual and group activities;</li><li>Actively participates in admission, treatment and discharge planning of an individual;</li><li>Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings presenting cases and discussing future treatment goals and objectives for an individual;</li><li>Participates in institutional, professional and community groups and/or task forces;</li><li>Participates in staff meetings and on interdisciplinary committees;</li><li>Trains and supervises staff and individuals in application of a specific discipline;</li><li>Provides in-service training to other staff;</li><li>Attends and participates in workshops and conferences;</li><li>Gathers and uses data from observation and diagnostic tests to develop goals and new activities;</li><li>Coordinates therapy services with other disciplines such as occupational or physical therapy;</li><li>Selects appropriate materials and implements a therapeutic program to meet needs of individual;</li><li>Maintains and orders equipment;</li><li>Observes, records and evaluates individual progress;</li><li>May transport and escort individuals to community functions;</li><li>May teach direct care and paraprofessional staff in application of a specific therapy;</li><li>May make adaptive equipment;</li><li>May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of the therapeutic recreation discipline;</li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>physical and intellectual disorders;</li><li>individual and group dynamics;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Skill in evaluating individual needs.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Five (5) years of professional experience in the appropriate professional rehabilitation therapy program specialty performing such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training in the appropriate recognized therapeutic recreation discipline 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>One (1) year of experience at the level of a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation.</li><li>Possession of the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential.</li><li>Experience working inside of a locked, forensic setting, with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a certificate as a Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.), and/or life saving (CPR, First Aid) from the American Red Cross.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury and moderately disagreeable conditions while providing treatment to individuals with disabilities.   <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>

Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Therapeutic Recreation) (37.5 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;Office of the State Treasurer&nbsp;exists to provide and ensure effective financial management of public resources, high standards of professionalism&nbsp;and integrity, and expanding opportunity for&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;residents and businesses.&nbsp; We are recruiting for a&nbsp;Fiscal/Administrative Assistant&nbsp;to support the Unclaimed Property Division.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>1st Shift, Monday - Friday</li><li>Centrally located in downtown Hartford, close to major highways&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?</strong><br><br><ul><li>State of Connecticut&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer</strong>, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li><li>The chance to work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;&nbsp;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>Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;health, dental and supplemental benefits;</li><li>A&nbsp;comprehensive pension plan.</li></ul><strong>THE ROLE:</strong><br><br>The individual in this role will be responsible for:<br><br>•Answering phones and email request for instructions<br><br>•Drafting correspondence and prepare responses<br><br>•Entering data into a Database<br><br>•Creating spreadsheets and word documents to track and record steps taken<br><br>For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>    In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.<br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><ul><li>Please&nbsp;<strong>read&nbsp;</strong>or&nbsp;<strong>watch&nbsp;</strong>our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Johnette Tolliver,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:johnette.tolliver@ct.gov" target="_blank">johnette.tolliver@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for performing a combination of basic paraprofessional work, and highly complex clerical work in fiscal and administrative functions.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Performs paraprofessional level work in fiscal and administrative activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently performs bookkeeping and basic accounting activities such as maintaining, balancing, and reconciling an interrelated group of accounts;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently accountable for an accounts receivable or accounts payable process including varied and complex procedures and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares simple financial statements and assists in preparation of complex financial statements;&nbsp;</li><li>Calculates rates involving complex arithmetical formulas;&nbsp;</li><li>Gathers and consolidates payroll and expenditure data for budget preparation;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews routine expenditures for compliance with itemized budgets;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes EDP systems for financial records and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently performs purchasing functions including preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions, authorizing routine purchase orders, and preparing requests for proposals;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently prepares renewal or new contracts based on awards;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>bookkeeping, financial record keeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices;&nbsp;</li><li>basic procedures of budget preparation and control;&nbsp;</li><li>payroll procedures, purchasing procedures and contract preparation;&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 in arithmetic computations;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>audit financial documents;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and apply statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize EDP systems for financial management.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Four (4) years of experience in complex clerical work in one or more fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, or purchasing.<br><br>NOTE: Complex clerical work is defined as generally routine fiscal/ administrative work, such as financial record keeping or examining, bookkeeping, requisitioning or payroll preparation at or above the level of Financial Clerk. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.</li><li>One (1) year as a Pre-Professional Trainee in fiscal/administrative work may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience utilizing technology and considerable due diligence to carefully process claim payments for Unclaimed Property.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook in a professional work setting.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with KAPS unclaimed property &amp; CORE-CT financial system.</li><li>Experience in processing CO-790 payment cancellations.</li><li>Customer service experience including corresponding and communicating with both internal and external customers.</li><li>Experience in examining and posting UCP deposits.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) 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.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Fiscal/Administrative Assistant

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Unique Opportunity </strong><br>Become a Fiscal Administrative Officer (FAO) with the State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL)&nbsp;and contribute to the team dedicated to detecting, preventing, and recovering unemployment compensation overpayments. Enjoy the perks of telework and in-office training in our dynamic Benefit Payment Control Unit.<br><br><strong>As an FAO, you will</strong>:<br><ul><li>Perform diverse fiscal and administrative tasks, including preparing financial reports and managing data for department leadership.</li><li>Utilize ReEmployCT to maintain and analyze financial records, reports, and payment processes.</li><li>Supervise and support clerical functions, such as applying payments, processing refunds, and reviewing overpayments of unemployment benefits.</li><li>Act as a liaison with external agencies, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication.</li><li>Draft correspondence related to overpayment recovery, recoupments, and claimant credits.</li></ul><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br>At the State of Connecticut, we are exceptionally proud of our world-class services and our ambitious goals. Our team is determined to successfully implement strategies that not only meet but exceed the needs of our customers. We believe in encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. Join us to be part of a proven team that competes on a global scale and delivers flawless results.<br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong>new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li></ul><strong>    Work Schedule</strong><br><ul><li>        Full-time, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.</li><li>        Telework is available, however, this position will require time in the office for training and as part of the regular duties.</li><li><strong>Please note: </strong>this position requires that you have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). The IRS mandates that all personnel that have access to FTI be fingerprinted for purposes of performing both State and Federal background checks. As such, you must successfully pass this background check to be considered for the position.</li></ul><strong><br><strong>Are you ready to bring your fiscal expertise to a mission-driven team dedicated to safeguarding unemployment benefits and ensuring financial integrity for the State of Connecticut?</strong><br></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><ul><li><strong>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><li>Please visit our&nbsp;'Applicant Tips on How to Apply'&nbsp;page or view our&nbsp;tutorial.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp; At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for 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>Assist head of department by compiling and consolidating data.</li><li>Prepares various financial reports.</li><li>Utilizes ReEmployCT for financial records, reports and analyses.</li><li>Exercise functional supervision over a variety of clerical/administrative activities such as applying payments.</li><li>Process refunds and credits owed to claimants to include reviewing overpayments of unemployment benefits.</li><li>Acts as liaison with outside agencies.</li><li>Generate correspondences related to overpayment recoupments and credits.</li><li>Performs related duties    as required.</li><li>More information can be found here.</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 using Reemploy CT for financial records, reports and analysis.</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Access.</li><li>Experience working in collaboration with other State Agencies and Agency units.</li><li>Experience working with overpayments of unemployment benefits.</li><li>Experience working with recoupment, credits and reversals of overpayment debts.</li><li>Experience working with Benefit Payment Control collection practices and application of applicable laws and regulations.</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>

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