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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – North Region - is accepting applications for a full-time Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position, located at North Region, Private Services, Regional Directors Office, East Hartford, CT.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week</li><li>First (1st) shift</li><li>Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday</li><li>North Region, East Hartford</li><li>Work schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the position</li></ul><strong>Please Note:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Incumbents must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Incumbents&nbsp;will be required to travel.</li></ul><br><br><strong>What’s In It For You:</strong><br><br>Visit our <strong>new </strong>State Employee Benefits Overview page!<br><br><ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘<strong>Forbes</strong>’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work-life balance to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.</li></ul><br><strong><em>We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!</em></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application.<br><br><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong><br><br>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Application Process: </strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. <br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process: </strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. <br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br><strong>Read through this helpful link to</strong><strong>prepare for your interview.</strong><br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>)<br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. <br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at <a href="mailto:Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov" target="_blank">Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for coordinating a utilization review program which promotes effective cost recovery, quality of care and/or compliance with relevant federal and state laws, regulations and standards.<br><br>In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for performing investigations of abuse, neglect and death in individuals with an intellectual disability including individuals under the care of the Department of Developmental Services.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>    WORKING LEAD (REGULATORY):<br><ul><li>Coordinates workflow and determines priorities to assure highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains program protocols and procedures;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Assesses, evaluates and monitors documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews;</li><li>Attends professional workshops, seminars and in-service training;</li><li>May supervise Utilization Review Nurses and other staff engaged in review of medical records of individuals in state health care facilities for purposes of maximizing reimbursement revenue via Medicare Part B programs;</li><li>May review medical records and compile documents for case presentations;</li><li>May provide pre-certification for and coordination of inmates admitted to and discharged from acute care facilities;</li><li>May lead an inspection team in IPR/UR and licensing review functions;</li><li>May conduct entrance and exit interviews of care providers;</li><li>May supervise and participate in hospital Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs including preparation of appeals on behalf of a facility relative to intermediate denials;</li><li>May testify in court;</li><li>May coordinate review and audit of occupational injury and/or disease disability cases for purpose of determining medical management, cost containment, peer review and rehabilitation;</li><li>May notify acute care hospitals of scheduled utilization review including conducting second level review of cases and case referral to a physician consultant for final disposition;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL (INVESTIGATORY):<br><ul><li>Conducts complex investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>Conducts complex investigations into cases where a death has resulted of an individual with an intellectual disability for whom the Department of Developmental Services has direct or oversight responsibility for medical care;</li><li>Reviews medical care that was provided to individuals;</li><li>Assists in the investigation to determine if the death is a result of abuse or neglect;</li><li>Participates in the reviews of events, overall care, quality of life and medical care preceding a death;</li><li>Works cooperatively with State and local police, State's Attorneys and other protective services organizations;</li><li>Interviews alleged victims, direct care providers, families and other potential witnesses;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive, complex investigative reports;</li><li>Maintains records and documentation;</li><li>Reviews medical records for pertinent information related to investigations;</li><li>May provide information and assistance to the Independent Mortality Review Board or Fatality Review Board for Persons with Disabilities;</li><li>May testify in court proceeding;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS:<br><ul><li>Coordinates activities of care team, plans and schedules meetings, tracks input and attendance;</li><li>Ensures outcome of process is accurate document for care planning;</li><li>Audits process according to utilization guidelines and ensures process is completed within appropriate regulatory time frames;</li><li>Trains all Health Care Team members on Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) care planning system;</li><li>Acts as resource to all areas involved in Minimum Data Set (MDS) process;</li><li>Ensures compliance with state statutes, federal Veterans Affairs regulations and state Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures;</li><li>Monitors and manages timely electronic transmission of MDS program data;</li><li>Routinely conducts chart audits and maintains log of deficiencies and discrepancies;</li><li>Identifies errors in coding of MDS and RAI forms during completion process;</li><li>Communicates to leadership and interdisciplinary team members any changes to directives and guidelines;</li><li>Enters MDS data into information system;</li><li>Assures ongoing record documentation supports MDS and RAI coding;</li><li>Develops plan of action to correct identified quality deficiencies;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>principles, practices and current trends of nursing;</li><li>standards of medical care</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to analyze individual profiles and progress charts;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul>REGULATORY:<br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>regulations and standards pertaining to utilization review;</li><li>care and service delivery to injured workers.</li></ul></li></ul>INVESTIGATORY:<br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>statutes, policies and procedures governing the care and treatment of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>problems and needs of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>various types of residential placement facilities;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interviewing skills;</li><li>skills in the preparation of extensive written reports;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to research and analyze data.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS:<br><ul><li>Knowledge of Minimum Data Set process in a long-term care setting and coordination of an interdisciplinary team;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Five (5) years of experience as a registered professional nurse.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>REGULATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the assessment of the quality and propriety of health care services as required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAH) and/or Medicare and Medicaid standards and regulations at the level of Utilization Review Nurse.<br><br>INVESTIGATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been working with persons with behavioral health disabilities or an intellectual disability.<br><br>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the review and assessment of individuals in a long-term care setting.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assessing their medical and behavioral needs across the life span.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with discharge planning from hospitals or Skilled Nursing facilities, to family or own homes.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience providing nursing oversight regarding the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) or Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Process (PASRR).</li><li>Experience coordinating with Private Agency Providers, Skilled nursing Facilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with current Department of Developmental Services Nursing Policies, Procedures, and Regulations and mortality review process.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in a supervisory role.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience auditing charts for quality assurance compliance.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

State of Connecticut

Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>Do you have a valid P1 or P2 License in Connecticut?&nbsp;&nbsp;If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!<br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Correction&nbsp;(DOC)&nbsp;is recruiting to fill current vacancies for the position of&nbsp;Correctional Plumber and Steamfitter&nbsp;at Corrigan Correctional Center,&nbsp;Osborn Correctional Institution&nbsp;and&nbsp;York Correctional Institution.&nbsp;This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout the State correctional facilities as openings occur within the next year.<br><br><strong>What We Can Offer You</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>A&nbsp;Hazardous Duty pension plan(State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).</li></ul><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br><ul><li>This position is full time on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 AM until 3:00 PM.</li><li>Selected candidates will be required to attend a paid 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training &amp; Staff Development located in Cheshire, Connecticut.</li><li>To learn more about the duties for this position, please see the Examples of Duties section.</li></ul><br>This posting may be used to fill future openings at one of our correctional facilities, including:<br><br><ul><li>Bridgeport Correctional Center&nbsp;- Bridgeport, CT&nbsp;</li><li>Cheshire Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Cheshire, CT</li><li>Manson Youth Institution&nbsp;- Cheshire, CT</li><li>York Correctional Institution&nbsp;- East Lyme, CT</li><li>Cybulski Correctional Institution&nbsp;-&nbsp;Enfield, CT</li><li>Carl Robinson Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Enfield, CT</li><li>Hartford Correctional Center&nbsp;- Hartford, CT</li><li>Corrigan Correctional Center&nbsp;- Montville, CT</li><li>New Haven Correctional Center&nbsp;- New Haven, CT</li><li>Garner Correctional Institution&nbsp;-&nbsp;Newtown, CT</li><li>Osborn Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Somers, CT</li><li>MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Suffield, CT</li><li>Central Office - Wethersfield, CT</li></ul><br><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong><br><br>The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive&nbsp;correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the&nbsp;Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this&nbsp;responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff,&nbsp;victims, citizens and offenders.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>Before you apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><strong>Important information for after you apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul>Questions about this position should be directed to&nbsp;Mackenzie Robinson at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov" target="_blank">mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of plumbing, heating and steam-fitting activities.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Plans, lays out and schedules work;&nbsp;</li><li>Instructs inmates in methods and techniques of measuring, cutting, threading and installing pipes, valves, gauges, and other fixtures involving the use of hand tools, pipe cutters, and pipe threading and bending machines;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines defects and maintains piping system for steam, gas, water, air and pressure;&nbsp;</li><li>Trains inmates in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs preventative maintenance;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes troubleshooting techniques to address problems with plumbing and steam-fitting systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Repairs fire protection systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs air quality testing;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with outside vendors, contractors and agency staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Works on specialized equipment relating to trade area;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs work on high-pressure steam equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Tests and monitors pumps, boilers and heating systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Keeps records and makes necessary reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains custody and discipline and evaluates the performance of each inmate assigned to work area;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs;&nbsp;</li><li>May purchase equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>May be required to operate a motor vehicle;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in plumbing and steam-fitting trades;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>building codes;&nbsp;</li><li>maintenance and repair of sprinkler systems;&nbsp;</li><li>operation of institutional steam boilers and heating systems;&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>plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments;&nbsp;</li><li>operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems;&nbsp;</li><li>maintain records and prepare reports;&nbsp;</li><li>read blueprints and schematics;&nbsp;</li><li>work in confined spaces;&nbsp;</li><li>troubleshoot issues relating to plumbing and steam-fitting;&nbsp;</li><li>instruct inmates or other employees in techniques and skills of plumbing and steam-fitting;&nbsp;</li><li>perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter.<br><br>NOTE: Based on an individual’s technical experience, the length of credited service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at a highly skilled level.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with repair and maintenance of commercial plumbing systems and associated controls;</li><li>Valid P1 (Unlimited Plumbing Contractor) or P2 (Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber) License.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Inaddition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application,a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made beforepersons are certified for appointment.<br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.</li><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>Incumbentsin this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who haveaccess to tools of the trade as weapons and may be exposed to the danger anddiscomfort associated with tools and machinery used in the trade.<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>

Correctional Plumber And Steamfitter

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you looking to help your state in a time of need?</strong><br><br><strong>Does a career in state service as a&nbsp;Registered Professional Nurse&nbsp;(RN) excite you?!</strong><br><br><strong>If so, come Make an ImpaCT&nbsp;by serving your state!</strong><br><br><strong>Read below and apply today!</strong><br><br><strong>THE ROLE:</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;<strong>State of Connecticut</strong>, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (<strong>DMHAS</strong>) is now inviting applications for multiple upcoming&nbsp;<strong>Nurse</strong>&nbsp;positions within Connecticut Valley Hospital (<strong>CVH</strong>). We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our behavioral health nursing team and enhance the well-being of our patients.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Addiction Services Division (ASD)</li><li><strong>Hours:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time and/or Part-Time</li><li><strong>Shifts:&nbsp;</strong>First, Second, and Third</li><li><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT&nbsp;or&nbsp;500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT</li><li><strong>Note:</strong>&nbsp;These positions&nbsp;can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift throughout ASD</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and&nbsp;retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).&nbsp;</li><li>This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.</li></ul><br><br>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:<br><br><ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;The opportunity to&nbsp;work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;-&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!</li></ul><br><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Health insurance coverage will be limited to those individuals who are regularly scheduled to work at least seventeen and one-half (17-1/2) hours per week.</li><li>Benefits may vary for specific part-time positions.</li></ul><br><br>FOR MORE INFORMATION:&nbsp;If you would like to schedule a time to speak with a Clinical Leader to learn about a nursing position at DMHAS, please contact&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:Marilyn.Duran@ct.gov" target="_blank">Marilyn.Duran@ct.gov</a></strong>.<br><br><strong>IN THIS ROLE AS AN REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE YOU WILL:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Provide nursing care for behavioral health patients within the nursing scope of practice.</li><li>Collaborate with interprofessional team members to provide patient excellence in care and treatments</li><li>Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs;</li><li>Complete comprehensive nursing assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; and</li><li>Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment plan and ongoing interventions of care.</li></ul><br><br><strong>NOTE:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Nurse should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.</li><li>Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.</li></ul><br><br><strong>OUR MISSION</strong><strong>:</strong><br><br>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><strong>ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:</strong><br><br>CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness.&nbsp;Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities.&nbsp;In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals,&nbsp;four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).<br><br>We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an Impa<strong>CT</strong>&nbsp;as a Registered Professional Nurse for&nbsp;the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today!<br><br><strong>Please note:</strong><br><br><ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><em><strong>Start with us.&nbsp; Stay with us.&nbsp; Grow with us.<br></strong></em><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br><br>Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Please Note:</strong><br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.<br><br>FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:<br><br><ul><li>Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul><br><br>Please Note:&nbsp;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.<br><br>To Apply:<br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<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>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:<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>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. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br>Connect With Us:<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 Nicole Frascatore via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov" target="_blank">Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br>*Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional  nursing care.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs assessments;&nbsp;</li><li>Changes dressings;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents nursing interventions on medical records;&nbsp;</li><li>Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records and makes reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes decisions in routine cases;&nbsp;</li><li>Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues;&nbsp;</li><li>Responds to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains availability of medications and supplies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>May formulate and implement nursing care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer routine tests;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct training;&nbsp;</li><li>May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide related medical or mental health specialty services;&nbsp;</li><li>May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics;&nbsp;</li><li>current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;&nbsp;</li><li>medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach;&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>act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors;&nbsp;</li><li>learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment;&nbsp;</li><li>listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments;&nbsp;</li><li>develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to and seek supervision;&nbsp;</li><li>encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;&nbsp;</li><li>analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Graduation from an accredited nursing program.   <br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated 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 required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Nurse (Multiple Positions)(Office/On-Site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>    The DEEP Engineering Unit is currently recruiting an Environmental Seasonal Resource Assistant to assist with data verification and entry for agency-wide projects and drinking water program, database maintenance, refresh outdated internal documents and forms, assist with asset management initiative and other related duties as required.<br><br>This hybrid position&nbsp;is first shift, up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Filing and copying;</li><li>Organizing and maintaining records and files;</li><li>Data entry and database maintenance;</li><li>Conversion of Word documents to fillable PDF Forms;</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.<br><br>2. 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>3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).<br><br>4. For questions about the position, please contact Andrea Lane at <a href="mailto:Andrea.Lane@ct.gov" target="_blank">Andrea.Lane@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Assists employees of higher grade;</li><li>Performs a variety of entry level clerical duties;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br>    Ability to follow instructions.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with office organization;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Adobe, Excel and Access.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:    <ul><li>Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.&nbsp;</li><li>Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.&nbsp;</li><li>College training in a specific field.&nbsp;</li><li>Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.</li></ul><br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.</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>

Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>If you are interested in a seasonal opportunity to protect and patrol our Connecticut State Parks, we have a unique positions available!<br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Conservation Police Division, has multiple opportunities for Seasonal Patrol Officers (EnCon Rangers) throughout the State Park system. The mission of the State Environmental Conservation Police is to provide natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br>Seasonal Patrol Officers, also called EnCon Rangers, assist the State Environmental Conservation Police by working with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of our State Parks resources and activities while providing for the enforcement of laws and regulations.<br><br>Selected candidates will perform the EnCon Ranger duties primarily at State Parks providing for security and enforcement of laws and regulations for State Parks. This position is open to those at least 21 years of age by May 30, 2025. This position requires attendance of a mandatory training course (Ranger Training Academy) for those without POST certification. Applicants must be available on weekends from Saturday, March 15th through Sunday, May 11th for in-person training. Applicants must also be available for remote learning on select weekdays each week of the Ranger Training Academy.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><li>The selected candidates must be fluent in English, be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment and have a valid motor vehicle license. </li></ul><ul><li>The selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (including work outside in inclement weather, work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and members of the public.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Selected candidates will have been:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Employed as an EnCon Ranger by DEEP's EnCon Police in 2021, 2022, 2023 or 2024.</li></ul><br><br><strong>OR</strong><br><br><ul><li>Successfully complete one hundred and twenty (120) hours Seasonal Ranger, DEEP provided training course prior to May 30th.  </li></ul><br><br><strong>OR</strong><br><br><ul><li>Currently employed as a Connecticut police officer with a current POST certification.</li></ul><br><br><strong>OR</strong><br><br><ul><li>Retired in good standing within the last 3 years from a Connecticut police agency without any unresolved or pending disciplinary action as a sworn officer with a valid POST certification.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection performs patrol officer duties of a seasonal nature.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Provides natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement, as a primary state park, forest or recreation area visitor contact;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Interacts with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of department resources and activities;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs first aid duties;</li><li>Enforces laws and regulations governing visitor behavior and the use of department lands and facilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Patrols assigned areas to detect evidence of ongoing violations by observing actual activities, damage and indicators left by violators;</li><li>Prepares reports of daily activity, case reports, and other reports as assigned;</li><li>Performs firefighting duties;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs a variety of entry level clerical duties for the purpose of maintaining records;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>May supervise other seasonal employees as assigned;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>    Knowledge of    <ul><li>criminal and motor vehicle laws and law enforcement procedures;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>boating laws and regulations;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>regulations pertaining to use of parks and forest lands;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills&nbsp;    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills.&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with criminal and motor vehicle laws and law enforcement procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with regulations pertaining to use of parks and forest lands;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience communicating over the phone, via email, and in-person.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.</li><li>Incumbents performing patrol officer functions must currently possess either:    <ul><li>A Police Officer Standard Training (POST) certification or be eligible for POST recertification without completing the Basic Training program again (i.e. must be current or retired within two (2) years of last POST certified required employment).</li></ul></li></ul>OR<br><br><ul><ul><li>Incumbents must successfully complete a Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) approved Seasonal Ranger training course, provided by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).&nbsp;</li></ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to meet the following:    <ul><li>Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.</li><li>Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.<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>

Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant(Seasonal Patrol Officer)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>    The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is proud to offer internships in a variety of fields.&nbsp;Our offices and programs will allow students to gain real-world insights on employment in a diverse ​environment and will provide a valuable experience as they prepare to enter the workforce.<br><br>Below, you will find information on internships currently offered by DAS. <br><br><strong>A Message from DAS Commissioner Michelle Gilman</strong><br><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><em>“There is no better way to learn about state government than through an internship with one of our agencies. DAS provides individuals with practical hands-on experience in range of fields including finance and procurement, construction services and facilities management, information and technology services, human resources and more. We have an excellent team ready to share their technical and professional knowledge with students interested in public service.”</em></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><br><br><strong>Current Opportunities</strong><br><br><strong>Construction Services</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Internship Highlights:</strong>&nbsp;As a Construction Services Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with impactful construction projects at State-owned buildings and properties by collaborating with various experienced professionals throughout the construction industry. This internship is ideal for those currently matriculated in an accredited Associate's, Bachelor's, or advanced degree program, pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.</li><li><strong>Location and Schedule:</strong> This position will begin after Spring 2025 finals week and end by August 2025. The schedule is 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. On-site work is expected for the duration of the internship at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT, but occasional telework may be available.</li><li><strong>To Apply:</strong> Visit the job posting <strong>here </strong>to apply.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Internal Audit Division</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Internship Highlights:</strong>&nbsp;As an Internal Audit Intern at the Department of Administrative Services, you will gain hands-on experience working with Internal Audit professionals. This internship is designed to help you develop a diverse range of skills and prepare you for a professional career in the field of auditing. This internship is ideal for those currently matriculated in a Bachelor's, or advanced degree program, pursuing a degree in Accounting.</li><li><strong>Location and Schedule:</strong> This internship will start in January 2025 and end in December 2025. This is a part-time, 15-20 hours per week position. Hours of work will be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30 pm.&nbsp;On-site work is expected for the duration of the internship at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT, but occasional telework may be available.</li><li><strong>To Apply:</strong> Visit the job posting <strong>here</strong> to apply.</li></ul><br><br>Legal and Legislative Unit<br><br>Coming soon!<br><br><strong>About DAS</strong><br><br>The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) provides timely and cost-effective services to state agencies, state employees, municipalities, private industry, and the public.<br><br>DAS offers a diverse array of programs, encompassing statewide human resources, information technology, fleet vehicle services, building and construction, procurement, grants administration, and beyond.<br><br><strong>Our Offices</strong><br><br>The <strong>Office of the Commissioner</strong> provides communications for the agency, ensures a diverse and inclusive working environment for it’s employees, and houses the Internal Audit Division for DAS.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Procurement Services</strong> handles bid and contract opportunities for anyone seeking to do business with the State of Connecticut.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Collection Services</strong> helps state and other agencies collect monies, with a focus on billing, recovery, delinquent accounts, the Connecticut State Tax Intercept Program, and central accounting (CAU).&nbsp;<br><br>The <strong>Business Office</strong> helps agencies with financial and fiscal services, ranging from managing physical assets, to providing grant management services, to purchasing office equipment and supplies.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Fleet Operations</strong> supplies over 3,600 vehicles to over 90 state agencies and departments across the state of Connecticut.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Human Resources</strong> handles hiring, job classifications, compensation plans, employee benefits, learning and development, workers’ compensation, and additional areas of interest.<br><br><strong>Construction Services</strong> works on new construction of state buildings, and regulatory compliance, inspections, and fire safety as it relates to state properties.<br><br><strong>Facilities Management </strong>administers the operations, maintenance and security of some state-owned buildings.<br><br>The <strong>Bureau of Information and Technology Solutions</strong> (BITS) provides IT, application, data, hosting, and network services to state agencies.<br><br>Our offices are located at 450 Columbus Boulevard ​in downtown Hartford. Positioned conveniently near ​Dunkin’ Park, Constitution Plaza, the Connecticut ​Convention Center, UConn Hartford, the CT Science ​Museum, and numerous great places to eat, our ​building will keep you connected with co-workers ​and the general public we serve.<br><br>The office space is located on the top floors of the ​north tower at 450 Columbus Boulevard, providing ​the latest technology to help get our work done ​efficiently and outstanding views of the ​Connecticut River and the Hartford skyline.<br><br><strong>Additional Opportunities</strong><br><br>On occasion, internships will be posted through the State of Connecticut’s Online Employment Center, ​ct.gov/CTStateJobs. To receive a notification when these are posted, you can sign up for Job Alerts for ​the following classifications:<br><ul><li>State Intern</li><li>High School Cooperative Education Intern</li><li>Seasonal Worker</li></ul>To learn how to sign up for Job Alerts, please watch this video.<br><br><strong>Intern Testimonials</strong><br><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><br><em>"The best part of interning at the DAS Commissioner's Office is the amount of exposure to diverse fields. Although my internship is sustainability focused, I got to navigate in the construction world, finance world and consulting world because all of those fields are involved in the sustainability projects I have gotten to work on."</em>-Diarra Sadji, Intern for DAS Commissioner's Office<br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><br><em>“My internship at DAS has provided me with substantial insight into auditing. During my time at the DAS, I have had the fortunate opportunity to work alongside incredible and experienced auditors. I have learned a great deal about accounting, communication, analytical thinking, and ethical judgement.”&nbsp;<br></em>-John McCarthy, Intern for DAS Internal Audit Division<br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><em>“I have been given the opportunity to gain real-life experience in auditing. It has been helpful to work with such experienced and helpful auditors that have helped me explore the many aspects of internal auditing. DAS has provided a well-rounded learning environment that h</em>as<em> fostered growth within my career."</em>-Kylie Vermilya, Intern for DAS Internal Audit Division</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><br>

Department of Administrative Services Internships

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em><strong>Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for technology and learning?</strong></em><br><br><em><strong>If so, come join our great team of engineering professionals and make an ImpaCT!</strong></em><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting&nbsp;<strong>COMPASS Coordinator&nbsp;(Transportation Engineer 3)&nbsp;</strong>position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, AEC Applications unit at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Competitive starting salary&nbsp;*MOU pg.21*</li><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><ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location: Newington, CT</li><li>Hybrid (in-office/telework) may be available</li></ul><br><br>The Role:<br><br>The AEC Applications unit works to continually improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness through support services by researching, developing, implementing, and managing engineering software and construction applications including project management solutions, infrastructure design solutions, digital workflows, GIS tools, and electronic design standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>In the COMPASS Coordinator role, you will research, design, develop, and implement refined business procedures, and protocols, through the development of new custom digital project management software applications relating to engineering, designing, delivering, constructing, and tracking transportation projects.&nbsp;<br><br>You will work with management, staff, and consultants to discover and lean existing business procedures, aid in establishing new innovative project management procedures, and directives, and assist in architecting, developing, maintaining, and supporting COMPASS applications.<br><br><strong>Our Mission:</strong><br><br>AT DOT, our mission is 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values&nbsp;here!&nbsp;<br><br>Join an award winning agency! CT DOT has been recently awarded the&nbsp;Employer&nbsp;of the Year&nbsp;award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><ul><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><br><br><strong>For Assistance In Applying:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><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>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>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><strong>Connect With Us:<br></strong>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 Hayley Newhouse, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Oversees work of lower level engineers and performs complex design work;&nbsp;</li><li>Designs difficult foundations and bridges of advanced design;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes field inspection of bridge sites to obtain information necessary for design of important structures;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees field inspection of structural condition of existing structures and preparation of sketches, plans and recommendations for adequate repair;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison between towns and state as consulting engineer in repair of bridges;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees and conducts research on materials incorporated in bridges, highways, and miscellaneous structures and maintenance and construction methods in field;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees state and consultant engineers in review of storm sewer and culvert designs and computations prepared by Design division and contracting engineers for watersheds of 650 acres and less;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides technical advice to Design division and District Engineers on pollution control measures and unusual storm sewer and culvert designs;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares computations for storm sewer and culvert designs;&nbsp;</li><li>Attends field reviews on all new designs for highway projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends revisions to improve drainage design;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees laboratory work on soil samples for determination of void ratio, water content, specific gravity, grain size distribution, plasticity limits, permeability, optimum moisture content, confined and unconfined compressive strength, direct shear and consolidation;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares detailed geotechnical reports and recommendations;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees analyses, computations, preparation of plans and data relating to hydraulic problems encountered in planning and design of highways;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs hydrographic analysis and flood routing for retention basin designs;&nbsp;</li><li>Serves as expert witness in court cases;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews drainage design on major permit applications for shopping centers and housing developments;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in preparation and updating of Drainage Manual;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees engineers, electricians and technicians in design or maintenance of extensive highway lighting, traffic light installations and computerized traffic control systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs complex work in preparation of plans, specifications and estimated cost of electrical contracts and work;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees inspection of electrical construction and maintenance work and preparation of monthly and final estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates preliminary surveys and planning of engineering requirements for construction and maintenance of electrical installations with state utilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in coordination of work of design engineers with consulting engineers in preparation of plans to determine contract documents;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends need for test, alterations, revision of replacement of equipment associated with highway lighting, traffic lights, drawbridges, and highway buildings;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as consultant to district forces and other state agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees consultant engineers in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates of bridges and structural improvement, construction and reconstruction of highways and construction or reconstruction of transportation facilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends treatment of alignment, grade, surface and drainage features;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes project reports and analyzes comparative routes for economy, feasibility and utility;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees activities of engineers and technical assistants engaged in review and processing of major traffic generator studies, highway traffic engineering investigations, surveys, design and research;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews reports from investigators and subordinates;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares final reports and recommendations applying to traffic signs, signals, markings, control devices, illumination, channelization, detour and route designations;&nbsp;</li><li>Represents department in state, town, public meetings;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees and reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for adjustment of relocation of public utilities in conflict with design and layout of construction for purpose of establishing their engineering adequacy;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines extent to which state shall reimburse utility companies for costs incurred;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and reviews agreements governing terms involved;&nbsp;</li><li>Represents state in negotiations with Federal Highway Administration for reimbursement of funds to state;&nbsp;</li><li>Confers with consulting, engineers, corporate, municipal planners, departmental personnel and others involved in coordinating utility adjustments with highway reconstruction work;&nbsp;</li><li>Advises departmental auditors on acceptability of credits offered or claims for payment made;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts field and office investigations of engineering, technical or other problems and prepares reports for higher level employees;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes problems and recommends effective solutions;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in establishment of policy, procedures and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>Represents department in legislative matters;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in development and review of department contracts;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><br>WORKING LEAD LEVEL:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;&nbsp;</li><li>operational methodologies and established policies;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyze plans and estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.&nbsp;<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering). </li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience using O365 and COMPASS.</li><li>Experience with developing and delivering presentations.</li><li>Experience with effective use of oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, contractors, towns, and state and federal agencies.</li><li>Experience in project organization and document control.</li><li>Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents.</li><li>Experience analyzing complex problems and recommending effective engineering or construction-related solutions.</li><li>Experience working independently, being self-motivated, and taking ownership of assignments.</li><li>Experience with the development, administration, and delivery of transportation projects.</li><li>Experience with engineering/construction procedures related to the project development and delivery processes.</li><li>Experience with quickly mastering and maintaining proficiency with a variety of new software.</li><li>Experience in software development.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents may be required to travel. </li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

Transportation Engineer 3 -COMPASS Coordinator(AEC Applications Unit)

<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 a Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Art). This position will be supporting the Dutcher 2 South unit within our facility in Middletown. Find out more information on these great opportunities below!<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>PCN: 24151</li><li>Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday</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 Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: Dutcher 2 South,&nbsp;70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT</li></ul><br><em>Dutcher 2 South is a co-ed competency restoration unit housed within the enhanced security building of Whiting, wherein individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders work towards being able to participate in their own defense.</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>This position is entitled to Hazardous Duty Benefits</em><br><br><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Providing art therapy groups for the individuals in our care.</li><li>Planning and scheduling individual and group programs in art therapy.</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 physical disabilities, an intellectual disability and emotional 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 a designated therapeutic discipline;</li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>physical, and intellectual disorders;</li><li>individual and group dynamics;&nbsp;</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>Incumbentsin this class must possess and maintain a license to practice art therapy asissued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with theapplicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted fora period not to exceed one (1) year.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of professional experience in a rehabilitation art therapy program performing such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with an intellectual disability and physical disabilities.&nbsp;<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 or its equivalent.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Possess a credentialed with Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS).</li><li>Experience working with individuals recovering from severe and persistent mental illness.</li><li>Experience with a forensic population.</li><li>Experience running groups and individual sessions.</li><li>Experience with completing assessments, progress notes and treatment plans.</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 lifesaving (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 inthis class may be exposed to some danger of injury and moderately disagreeableconditions while providing treatment to individuals.<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 (Art) (37.5 Hour)(Licensed Art Therapist | Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers&nbsp;</em></strong><strong><em>shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut?&nbsp;</em></strong><br><br><strong><em>If so, read below and apply today!&nbsp;</em></strong><br><br><strong><em><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a Design Expert&nbsp;Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering)&nbsp;opportunity within the AEC Applications section in the&nbsp;Division of Facilities &amp; Transit at our Headquarters in Newington.&nbsp;<br><br><strong><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>In this role, you will provide design/engineering support to engineers to develop complex and complete 2D and 3D models for highway and/or bridge projects during the design and construction phases of these projects.&nbsp; These models and associated data will be used for engineering, construction, and asset management purposes to support the continued implementation/transition of BIM throughout the agency.&nbsp; In addition, you will be tasked with keeping up to date on the quickly evolving road and bridge related technologies, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO-19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS.&nbsp; You will also collaborate with BIM leaders from around the country through groups such as The Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help reshape the way CTDOT delivers projects.&nbsp;<br><br>As a Design Expert, you will be part of a team responsible for managing CAD Applications, using Bentley OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer as well as Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. You will help in-house employees, develop training guides, and provide training as necessary.<br><br>It is the CTDOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Division of Facilities and Transit to deliver CTDOT’s mission.<br><br></strong><br><br><strong>WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li>Competitive starting salary *MOU, page 21*</li><li><strong>Our</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>page!</strong></li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul><br><br>We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility.&nbsp; All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>First Shift</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location: Newington, CT</li><li>Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available</li></ul><br><br><strong>APPLICATION DETAILS</strong><br><br>Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.<br><br><strong>Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.</strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.<br><br><strong>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!</strong><br><br></em></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><ul><li>Please&nbsp;<strong>read&nbsp;</strong>or&nbsp;<strong>watch&nbsp;</strong>our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Provide design support and expertise to engineers in the development 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge transportation projects.</li><li>Provide support to engineers during the construction phase of transportation projects.</li><li>Work with staff to prepare training documents and provide training sessions.</li><li>Assist in the development of BIM implementation plans.</li><li>Support BIM implementation and continue to move the agency forward with technology solutions that will enhance our Survey, Design and Construction Management Offices.</li><li>Develop and Implement CAD to GIS procedures for transportation assets.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with complex technical concepts, creating and modifying 3D models, data management, analysis and/or optimization for engineering designs.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of design software, industry developments in integrated practice, and other applicable techniques.</li><li>Research new and upcoming technologies.</li><li>&nbsp;Support efforts in the development, testing, and implementation of design tools and services.</li><li>Coordinate support between external software application partners and internal staff.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of interoperability workflows between various design applications/platforms.</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;&nbsp;</li><li>operational methodologies and established policies;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyze plans and estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.&nbsp;<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering). </li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience designing highway and/or bridge transportation projects</li><li>Experience providing engineering support during the construction phase of a project</li><li>Experience using 3D CAD Design Software such as Bentley OpenRoads and/or OpenBridge</li><li>&nbsp;Experience using Office365, Microsoft Project and COMPASS</li><li>Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills</li><li>Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues</li><li>Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents may be required to travel. </li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

Design Expert-Transportation Engineer 3(AEC Applications)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers&nbsp;</em></strong><strong><em>shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut?&nbsp;</em></strong><strong><em>If so, read below and apply today!&nbsp;</em></strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a&nbsp;Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) opportunity within the Environmental Compliance Unit in the Division of Facilities &amp; Transit at our Headquarters in Newington.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li>Competitive starting salary *MOU, page 21*</li><li><strong>Our</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>page!</strong></li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul><br><br>We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility.&nbsp; All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>First Shift</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location: Newington, CT</li><li>Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The Environmental Compliance office is a support unit for many of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations and the design and construction phases of the Department’s capital project program.<br><br>The Environmental Compliance unit provides technical support and regulatory guidance to other Department units on matters related to regulated wastes and contaminated materials. Environmental Compliance staff coordinate the environmental investigations that evaluate for the presence or extent of contaminated soil or groundwater at the Department of Transportation’s operating facilities or in advance of planned capital projects. Environmental Compliance staff also coordinate pre-construction or pre-demolition hazardous building material surveys. The Environmental Compliance office serves as the DOT’s liaison with federal and State agencies that regulate remediation and abatement activities.<br><br>Environmental compliance support is provided on matters related to the quality of stormwater associated with facilities that support the Department’s maintenance operations and transportation infrastructure in general.<br><br>The position requires considerable knowledge of contemporary techniques, concepts, and procedures employed in the field of engineering, as applied to the Department of Transportation.<br><br>It is the CTDOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Division of Facilities and Transit to deliver CTDOT’s mission.<br><br><strong>APPLICATION DETAILS</strong><br><br>Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.<br><br><strong>Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.</strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.<br><br><strong>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><ul><li>Please&nbsp;<strong>read&nbsp;</strong>or&nbsp;<strong>watch&nbsp;</strong>our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>As a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) in the Environmental Compliance Unit, you may be assigned working lead responsibility for lower-level engineers and may perform advanced environmental engineering work.&nbsp; Duties may include:<br><br><ul><li>Read, interpret, and implement complex environmental regulations</li><li>Collaborate with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding implementation procedure of environmental regulations, policies and procedures, and reporting functions</li><li>Perform engineering evaluations</li><li>Oversee soil and groundwater investigations that are conducted during the design phase of Department projects</li><li>Develop contract documents to handle contaminated soil and groundwater issues during construction</li><li>Provide support during construction with the implementation of environmental specifications and address construction issues</li><li>Conduct asbestos, lead, and hazardous material surveys for bridge projects and for any structure demolitions or renovations</li><li>Review consultant reports, invoices, and budgets</li><li>Provide Department-wide support on matters related to the quality of stormwater associated with maintenance facilities and transportation infrastructure in general</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;&nbsp;</li><li>operational methodologies and established policies;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyze plans and estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.&nbsp;<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering). </li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license</li><li>Experience with the principles and practices of civil, transportation, and environmental engineering</li><li>Experience with environmental regulations and guidelines pertinent to transportation projects and transportation maintenance operations</li><li>Experience analyzing design plans and construction methodologies to identify engineering solutions for the management of excess earth materials</li><li>Experience with industrial stormwater permitting requirements, municipal separate stormwater system regulatory requirements, and post-construction stormwater best management practices for linear projects</li><li>Experience with preparation, review, and implementation of pollution prevention plans</li><li>Experience with response management for releases of regulated materials</li><li>Experience with interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills with all levels of staff and management</li><li>Experience supervising, evaluating, and developing improved performance of less experienced engineers</li><li>Experience coordinating effectively and developing relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including other Department units, consultants, towns, state agencies, and federal agencies</li><li>Experience problem solving and recommending and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office 365, ESRI ArcGIS, and related software</li><li>Experience presenting complex information to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups</li><li>Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents may be required to travel. </li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

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