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<h4>Introduction</h4> Western Connecticut State University (WCSU)&nbsp;is a constituent unit of the&nbsp;Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.&nbsp; As one of the&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;institutions of higher learning, this university&nbsp;offers undergraduate and graduate programs that weave together liberal arts and professional education and instill a desire for life-long learning.&nbsp; We are recruiting for a full-time five (5)&nbsp;Maintainer&nbsp;positions to support the University's Department of Environmental &amp; Facilities Services - Custodial Services.&nbsp; These positions will be assigned tasks on both the Midtown and Westside campuses. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Industry leading healthbenefits, including medical and dental coverage</li><li>Competitive starting salary and structure</li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings</li><li>Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year</li><li>Culture that encourageswork-life balance</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</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></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Energetic, fast-paced environment</li><li>37.5 hours per week</li><li>Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 12:00 midnight OR&nbsp;Tuesday - Saturday, 4:00pm - 12:00 midnight</li></ul> ABOUT THE ROLE: The role of a maintainer at Western Connecticut State University includes a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the campus facilities. The candidates selected for these positions will be tasked with various duties, including but not limited to, snow removal during winter months to ensure safe passage for students, faculty, and visitors on the Midtown and Westside Campuses of Western Connecticut State University, located in Danbury, CT. The maintainer's role is integral to the university's commitment to providing a safe and functional academic environment.&nbsp;Candidates must be prepared to work in various conditions. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Environmental &amp; Facilities Custodial Services Department is responsible for providing custodial services for both campuses of the University.&nbsp; These custodial duties include cleaning of classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas, as well as trash and snow removal and other general maintenance duties. NOTE:&nbsp; Eligible candidates in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.&nbsp;&nbsp;A medical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check will be required prior to offer of employment. For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application. To Apply: <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.&nbsp; </li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hrpositions@wcsu.edu" target="_blank">Hrpositions@wcsu.edu</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hrpositions@wcsu.edu" target="_blank">Hrpositions@wcsu.edu</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for performing basic tasks of an unskilled nature (e.g. requiring little prior experience or training; most tasks can be learned quickly on the job) in one or several of the following areas: <ul><li>Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial);</li><li>Grounds care;</li><li>Food services;</li><li>Operation of trucks of less than five (5) ton capacity;</li><li>Parking garage.</li></ul> <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> See attached addendum. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>follow oral and written instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>learn policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;&nbsp;</li><li>record keep.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate in their application: 1) Prior custodial experience. 2) Commercial /Industrial cleaning experience. 3) Experience working in a large facility/multiple buildings. 4) Experience operating, caring for &amp; performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work. 5) Experience performing simple record keeping. 6) Proven experience installing bulletin boards, pictures, shelving, as well as moving furniture. 7) Experience with snow removal. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

State of Connecticut

Maintainer (37.5 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?&nbsp;If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team!&nbsp; ABOUT US: The&nbsp;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. THE POSITION: We are currently recruiting a passionate and bilingual&nbsp;Recovery Support Specialistto join our teamwithin&nbsp;Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) in Bridgeport. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>SCHEDULE:&nbsp;Part-Time (32 Hour), Monday - Thursday, First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)</li><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)</li><li>DIVISION:&nbsp;Recovery Support Unit</li><li>ADDRESS:&nbsp;1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport</li><li>PCN:&nbsp;106360</li></ul> WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: <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> *Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: <ul><li>Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist our clients so they can achieve success;&nbsp;</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector; and&nbsp;</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment.&nbsp;</li></ul> OUR MISSION: The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent. ABOUT THE ROLE: In this role as a Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist, you will&nbsp;support individuals so that they can achieve individualized goals for successful community living. Other roles include&nbsp;sharing life experiences and recovery management techniques in the person's native language to engage, motivate, educate and mentor clients in achieving success.&nbsp; Please note: <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;</li></ul> Start with us.&nbsp; Stay with us.&nbsp; Grow with us. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note: 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. To Apply: <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> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <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> Connect With Us: <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> *Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage, motivate, educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community living. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Guides clients through the process of defining personal goals for their recovery plan using existing evidence-based workbooks or person-centered planning tools;&nbsp;</li><li>Supports and guides clients in following tasks outlined in their recovery plan (i.e., pursuing goals related to employment, education, community involvement and the use of natural supports);&nbsp;</li><li>Guides clients in identifying and exercising their rights;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions to meet client needs and goals;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides information and support to clients and encourages their development of community networks and activities relating to community integration;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides instruction and skill training in recovery management to clients and families;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as a peer health navigator to engage clients who have, or are at risk for, co-morbid medical conditions in wellness activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Supports clients to secure information about resources relevant to their wellness;&nbsp;</li><li>Supports clients in obtaining services that meet their recovery needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Supports clients in dealing with internal and external stress;&nbsp;</li><li>Attends medical/clinical appointments with clients in a peer capacity;&nbsp;</li><li>Accompanies clients as peers on volunteer opportunities and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Organizes and conducts workshops on topics related to recovery and wellness including New Employee Orientation at the local level;&nbsp;</li><li>Observes and reports clients’ behavior;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and submits incident or other related forms;&nbsp;</li><li>Updates clients’ notes in the medical record as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Enters computerized data as required;&nbsp;</li><li>May coach adaptive client behaviors through verbal communication;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide outreach and transportation;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> INPATIENT SETTINGS:&nbsp; In addition to the duties listed above, the responsibilities move from providing one-on-one peer support to demonstrating and coaching the client through the development of coping and community adjustment skills and linking the client with important community resources, including: <ul><li>Accompanies clients off the unit and on to the hospital campus or community to practice entering unexpected situations and managing stress and disorientation;</li><li>Accompanies clients on day passes to the community to acclimate the client to their new community;</li><li>May provide coverage at Peer Desk Center to engage and offer peer support to the general hospital population.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>community support systems and resources;&nbsp;</li><li>person-centered planning, Wellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery management techniques;&nbsp;</li><li>the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitation;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>observe and redirect client behavior;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Six (6) months of experience working in the mental health and/or&nbsp;substance use recovery field. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Six (6) months of experience as a Recovery Support Specialist Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Bilingual Spanish/English.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.</li><li>Experience using shared life experience to engage and motivate clients.</li><li>Experience working in the community to assist clients with mental health and substance use disorders.</li><li>Experience facilitating peer-led groups.</li><li>Experience utilizing the Intentional Peer Support Model.</li><li>Experience with trauma-informed care.</li><li>Experience utilizing recovery-based language.</li><li>Experience transporting patients.</li><li>Experience working with concurrent documentation, utilization of electronic health record systems and telehealth treatment methods (Microsoft Teams, Office 365 suite, and voice/video).</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a recovery support certification.</li><li>Incumbents must adhere to the DMHAS Peer Support Ethical Guidelines.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Recovery Support Specialist (32 Hour)(Part-Time)(Office/On-Site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you experienced in clerical work and interested in starting your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to apply and join our team! Join the&nbsp;State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)&nbsp;as an Office Assistant! Join a dynamic team where your organizational skills and attention to detail contribute to meaningful work in mental healthcare. Explore the details below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)</li><li>LOCATION: Stamford, CT</li><li>SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</li><li>POSITION NUMBERS: 140484</li><li>NOTE: We are seeking a candidate who is bilingual in English and Spanish</li></ul> WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT: <ul><li>Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer</li><li>Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.</li><li>Enjoy endless opportunities forprofessional growth and development</li><li>Embrace a healthywork/life balance&nbsp;tailored to all employees</li></ul> IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: <ul><li>Be responsible for the function and operation of agency reception</li><li>Greet visitors and patients and direct them to the appropriate providers</li><li>Answer phone calls and call patients for reminders on upcoming appointments</li><li>Communicate with visitors and patients in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner</li><li>Update patient profiles in electronic health records</li><li>Monitor waiting room area to ensure environment is trauma informed and meets accreditation standards</li><li>Update postings and flyers in the waiting room</li><li>Create and update waiting room slide show</li><li>Follow agency emergency response protocol</li><li>Coordinate with security guards, providers, and administrators about safety management</li><li>Provide clerical support for the agency, i.e. printing reports, data entry, filing records, typing letters or correspondence, emailing attendance reports, handling incoming and outgoing mail, etc.</li><li>Other duties as required</li></ul> ABOUT US: 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. MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state.&nbsp; With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS.&nbsp; Please note: <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;</li></ul> START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <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 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><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <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>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, 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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at <a href="mailto:Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov" target="_blank">Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of general clerical functions or for carrying out responsibility for the flow and completion of clerical work in an assigned area. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> Performs the full range of general clerical duties as described in the following areas: <ul><li> TYPING: <ul><li>Types a variety of materials in relation to other duties or as assigned;</li><li>Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment.</li></ul></li><li> FILING: <ul><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for own use.</li></ul></li><li> CORRESPONDENCE: <ul><li>Composes routine correspondence.</li></ul></li><li> REPORT WRITING: <ul><li>Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data (format).</li></ul></li><li> INTERPERSONAL: <ul><li>Provides general information and referral services in response to citizen complaints or questions regarding an agency's services or authority;</li><li>Responds to inquiries from other work units or departments/agencies;</li><li>Applies agency policies and state statutes and regulations in determining case status or responding to requests for procedural assistance;</li><li>May lead lower level employees in carrying out assigned clerical functions.</li></ul></li><li> PROCESSING: <ul><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Processes a variety of documents in determining routine case status;</li><li>Exercises discretion in choosing appropriate follow through procedures within defined guidelines including assembling and reviewing incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines and agency policy and procedures, verifying information through use of internal resources and contacts with sender and other work units and soliciting additional information as required by correspondence;</li><li>Processes purchase requisitions/purchase orders for subsequent action;</li><li>Prepares payment lists and billing invoices;</li><li>Receives shipments of materials and matches/verifies shipment or billing invoices against original purchase orders;</li><li>Maintains files, journals or account ledgers by posting credits, expenditures, interest, etc.;</li><li>Figures payments, costs, discounts and adjustments using prescribed methods and formulas;</li><li>Receives monies in various forms such as cash, checks and money orders and prepares for deposit;</li><li>Maintains inventory and orders supplies;</li><li>Uses a variety of electronic equipment to perform job functions;</li></ul></li></ul> Performs related duties as required. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing;</li><li> Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li> Ability to <ul><li>perform a full range of clerical tasks;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>schedule and prioritize workflow;</li><li>read and interpret complex instructions.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of&nbsp;general clerical work experience. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish</li><li>Experience managing calendars, schedules, contacts, and reminders via Microsoft Outlook</li><li>Experience with professional in-person and phone communication in an office setting</li><li>Experience utilizing Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams</li><li>Experience using data tracking systems to create reports for stakeholders</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Office Assistant(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Located in Willimantic, CT,&nbsp;Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU)&nbsp;is one of the&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;institutions of higher learning and the state’s designated public liberal arts university.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our mission is to provide&nbsp;high&nbsp;quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.&nbsp; We are currently accepting applications for two (2) Connecticut POST Certified&nbsp;Police Officer&nbsp;positions to work at our campus, located in Windham County.&nbsp; WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Industry leading health&nbsp;benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage</li><li>Competitive starting salary and structure&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings</li><li>Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>Culture that encourages&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;as well as an employee assistance program</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Must be available to work all shifts</li><li>Candidates must be able to prove current State of Connecticut POSTC certification&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates must have been certified for over two years to be considered&nbsp;</li></ul> THE ROLE:&nbsp; As a University Police Officer, you will: <ul><li>Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance; provide crowd control at various events and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violation of state statutes or regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide directions and routine information to the public; initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;&nbsp;</li><li>Direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct on-site investigations, including question witnesses, arrest individuals at scenes, and issue summonses;&nbsp;</li><li>Record information; and,</li><li>Serve as dispatcher when necessary.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING Please visit our&nbsp;"Applicant Tips on How to Apply"&nbsp;page <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu" target="_blank">Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu</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> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <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;prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</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> Connect With Us: 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 Charlene Gobeli at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu" target="_blank">Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu</a>. Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency, college or university this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property with full police powers and responsibility for law enforcement. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The Police Officer may perform a combination or concentration of the following functions on a fixed or rotating basis as directed by the agency: SECURITY:&nbsp; <ul><li>Provides crowd control at various events and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors designated areas to ensure physical security and authorized access in order to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violation of state statutes or regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Gives directions and routine information to the public;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in evacuation activities in event of fire, bomb threats or other potential disasters;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates firefighting apparatus if needed;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct cruiser or foot patrols;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct bicycle patrols as weather permits.</li></ul> PROTECTION:&nbsp; <ul><li>Provides traffic and/or crowd control;&nbsp;</li><li>Assesses nature of further assistance needed and makes timely and appropriate arrangements;&nbsp;</li><li>May gather background information and provide threat assessments regarding high risk locations, safety of persons or property, biological or physical threats;&nbsp;</li><li>May respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or first aid to injured parties;&nbsp;</li><li>May transport or escort couriers with currency and prisoners or Absent Without Leave (AWOL) persons;&nbsp;</li><li>May assist in search for escaped patients or inmates;&nbsp;</li><li>May assist State Police in investigation of major criminal acts;&nbsp;</li><li>May be required to maintain building security and perform patrol duties at time of heightened alert level under Homeland Security procedures.</li></ul> ENFORCEMENT:&nbsp; <ul><li>Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>May initiate and conduct criminal and other investigations of violations, suspicious activities or reports of incidents occurring within jurisdiction;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct on site investigations, question witnesses, arrest individuals at scene and issue summons.</li></ul> ADMINISTRATION:&nbsp; <ul><li>Records information;&nbsp;</li><li>Applies for and serves arrest warrants;&nbsp;</li><li>Processes paperwork on arrests and activity reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Arranges surety and non-surety bond payments or Written Promise to Appear (WPA);&nbsp;</li><li>Provides court testimony;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts special programs, projects and services as required;&nbsp;</li><li>May process arrested individuals including determining charges, fingerprinting, photographing, initiating National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) check, searching, removing and inventorying personal belongings and transporting arrested persons to lock up;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct various safety training, certification and/or recertification courses;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform minor equipment repairs;&nbsp;</li><li>May make public presentations regarding crime prevention and safety;&nbsp;</li><li>May serve as dispatcher;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION:&nbsp; <ul><li>May enforce gaming regulations for Connecticut Lottery Corporation and casinos.</li></ul> DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Assists Conservation Enforcement Officers in the enforcement of state laws and regulations pertaining to fish, wildlife, parks, forests, boating, snowmobiling and the use of department owned or leased land facilities.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>police and security practices and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>traffic and crowd control practices and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>criminal law and court procedures;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of action;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. NOTE: Candidates with a pending certification status may be employed on a temporary basis pending re-certification by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Applicants with the follow experience and training is preferred: <ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communications</li><li>Attention to detail, accuracy and proof-reading experience</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States by date of appointment.</li><li>Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statues and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain authority from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to “arrest and present before a competent authority any person for any offense committed within his precinct.” (Connecticut General Statutes 29-18 and/or 10a-142)</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 7-294-a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Loss of certification will result in removal from the class.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain certifications pursuant to the regulations of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council and/or agency requirements.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be eligible and qualified to bear arms.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate and participate in any job-related training sessions.</li><li>Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignments or transfers to any region of the state consistent with departmental policies or stipulations and work a flexible schedule.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required, to perform the duties of the class. A physical fitness assessment will be required of all applicants.</li><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Incumbents in this class must be able to pass a swim test including swimming 100 yards within four (4) minutes.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to unpleasant and/or dangerous situations which could cause injury or loss of life, to uncomfortable weather conditions and/or to confinement within a vehicle for prolonged periods. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Police Officer

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is currently seeking dynamic, passionate individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise as a Senior PeopleSoft Benefits Business Analyst (ERP Financials Business Team Lead) supporting the Core-CT PeopleSoft Benefits module. Join our team and embark on a rewarding career that offers growth, superlative benefits, and a culture that encourages work/life balance. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023.</li><li>Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.</li><li>Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.</li><li>Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.</li><li>We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.</li><li>A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.</li><li>Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.</li><li>Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer.</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full-Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106</li><li>Hybrid (office/telework) may be available</li></ul> THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF <ul><li>You possess extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and Human Capital Management modules and their integration with other Core-CT modules.&nbsp;</li><li>You’re systematic and organized and can interpret, analyze, document, and test business requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>You’re a problem-solver and enjoy working with the agency user population to identify solutions for complex business processes and statutory requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>You’re a strong independent contributor with a collaborative mindset, capable of contributing your expertise to a team atmosphere.&nbsp;</li><li>You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO <ul><li>Lead the Human Capital Management (Benefits) enterprise service automation module;&nbsp;</li><li>Establish guidelines and best practices for processing benefits in Core-CT;</li><li>Process Open Enrollment for state employees, retirees, and UConn graduate students;&nbsp;</li><li>Work with healthcare carriers and carrier files for processing and reporting of healthcare benefits;&nbsp;</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues;</li><li>Gather requirements and documentation;</li><li>Document and understand business processes;</li><li>Implement and validate system upgrades and/or bugs and fixes;</li><li>Review impacts to processes and procedures based upon system upgrades;</li><li>Develop and troubleshoot reports, analytics, queries, spreadsheets, and documents;</li><li>Analyze requirements and business processes and turn these into technical documentation;</li><li>Develop documents and presentations and execute training;</li><li>Participate in system activities as needed.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul> ABOUT US The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.&nbsp; We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces. The Information Technology division is an inter-agency team that supports and helps maintain Core-CT, used by over 10,000 state employees for financial, human resources, and payroll functions. The division maintains and upgrades Core-CT, provides analysis, maintains the comptroller’s technical infrastructure, and is responsible for web development for the comptroller’s communication sites. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page APPLYING FOR THE POSITION <ul><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial or Legislative) to the other.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date of the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING <ul><li>Applicants will receive correspondence via email and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Some postings may require additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with these questions after the posting’s closing date. Check your email and Personal Status Board for notifications, including your spam or junk folders.&nbsp;</li><li>You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered 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 offered a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> CONNECT WITH US <ul><li>Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.&nbsp;</li><li>If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Sara Garrett at <a href="mailto:osc.hr@ct.gov" target="_blank">osc.hr@ct.gov</a> or 860-702-3572.</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn to stay updated on our career opportunities and news.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Administrative Services or Office of the State Comptroller this class is accountable for supervising staff assigned to statewide Core-CT Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) fiscal functions including integrated financials, supply chain management or enterprise services automation modules. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Oversees assigned Core-CT ERP module;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;</li><li>Plans workflow;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;</li><li>Determines priorities and allocation of resources;</li><li>Establishes guidelines and best practices for assigned module areas;</li><li>Determines and understands business and project requirements;</li><li>Develops solutions for agency issues within parameters of systems;</li><li>Identifies gaps and risks within various project elements;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops contingency plans to address gaps and major risks;&nbsp;</li><li>Maps processes to meet business needs, evaluating and redefining processes;</li><li>Communicates requirements to information technology staff for design and implementation of business solutions;</li><li>Tests, performs troubleshooting analysis and resolves complex problems;</li><li>Communicates difficult or complex issues and resolutions clearly and effectively to staff and agency users;</li><li>Acts as liaison across modules, with operating units, information technology staff and agencies;</li><li>Oversees development of training programs that are applicable to assigned module;</li><li>Determines and addresses training gaps;</li><li>Develops communication strategy that educates, informs and keeps users up to date with best practices;</li><li>Maintains ongoing list of requests and modifications under consideration;</li><li>Develops comprehensive reports;</li><li>Participates in module and cross-module team meetings;</li><li>Develops procedures and documentation relating to assigned modules including creation and revisions to job aids;</li><li>Makes presentations;</li><li>May participate in module project audit tasks;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>Peoplesoft or ERP (system) integrated module knowledge;</li><li>principles and practices of public administration, governmental budget management and accounting including project costing;</li><li>the integration of modules;</li><li>grants and contract preparation and administration;</li><li>purchasing principles and procedures;</li><li>asset management;</li><li>and ability to map business processes;</li><li>and ability to utilize programming logic, validation testing, script writing, SQL and other troubleshooting software;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>project management principles and techniques;</li><li>business re-engineering process;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>prepare and analyze financial documents and reports;</li><li>understand how the application does or does not support the State’s business process;</li><li>identify, analyze and resolve highly complex business problems;</li><li>utilize Enterprise Resource Planning systems for financial management;</li><li>conduct task analysis;&nbsp;</li><li>gather technical information and effectively communicate to the appropriate source;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to train and make presentations;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Nine (9) years of professional experience as a business analyst operating within financial systems. NOTE: Business analyst is defined as serving as a liaison between business units, technology and support teams interpreting the business needs of an organization and translating into application and operational requirements. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a professional capacity independently performing a complex tasks in support of an integrated financials Enterprise Resource Planning system at the level of ERP Financials Business Specialist. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li><li>For state employees two (2) years of experience as an ERP Financials Business Specialist may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience communicating effectively with a diverse population through verbal and written communication.</li><li>Experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management applications, including version 9.2 with Fluid.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with PeopleSoft HCM Benefits and integration with other PeopleSoft HCM modules.</li><li>Experience managing and documenting software projects;</li><li>Experience interpreting, analyzing and documenting Benefits application business requirements, particularly with respect to State of Connecticut requirements;</li><li>Experience with the process of open enrollment in PeopleSoft and benefit carrier enrollment;</li><li>Experience leading and coaching lower-level staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams to communicate in a team atmosphere; Microsoft Office software to develop resources, presentations, and analyze data; and Visio to create process flow diagrams.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Employees in this class may be required to travel. <h4>Conclusion</h4> INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Sara Garrett at <a href="mailto:osc.hr@ct.gov" target="_blank">osc.hr@ct.gov</a> or 860-702-3572. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Senior PeopleSoft Benefits Business Analyst(ERP Financials Business Team Lead)

Senior PeopleSoft Financial Developer(Information Technology Analyst 3 (40 Hour))

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is hiring for two&nbsp;Property Agent 1&nbsp;positions to join the Farmland Preservation Unit of the Bureau of Agricultural Development and Resource Preservation. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</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&nbsp;balance to all employees.</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Monday - Friday.</li><li>Full Time, 35 hours per week.</li><li>First Shift.</li><li>Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford.&nbsp;</li><li>Hybrid&nbsp;telework schedules available (combination of in office and remote work).</li><li>Frequent days spent outdoors conducting on-site fieldwork and analysis are expected.</li></ul> THE ROLE The Property Agent 1&nbsp;will support the Farmland Preservation Program through the stewardship of farmland parcels that the CT Department of Agriculture has Purchased the Development Rights (PDR) on.&nbsp;The successful candidate will independently perform a full range of tasks in technical phases of conservation easement acquisition, monitoring, and stewardship of conservation easements. NOTE:&nbsp;This role does not require involvement with the appraisal of real property. Real estate appraisal courses, a current Connecticut Real Estate Appraiser license and either a residential and/or general appraiser certification are not required by this position. The Property Agent 1 can expect to: <ul><li>Engage with farmers and farmland owners.&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct field investigations.&nbsp;</li><li>Read and apply property deed terms.&nbsp;</li><li>Work in Excel to calculate formulas. Review, and create Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and apply learned knowledge to write stewardship monitoring reports.</li><li>Coordinate with and provide outreach to farmers, federal agencies, municipalities, non-profit land trusts, soil scientists, attorneys, and other organizations involved in farmland preservation, farmland access, and long-term land stewardship.&nbsp;</li><li>May also assist and periodically engage with the Connecticut Farmlink Program.</li></ul> ABOUT US The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to foster a healthy economic, environmental and social climate for agriculture by developing, promoting, and regulating agricultural businesses; protecting agricultural and aquacultural resources; enforcing laws pertaining to domestic animals; and promoting an understanding among the state's citizens of the diversity of Connecticut agriculture, its cultural heritage and its contribution to the state's economy. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> TO APPLY <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. </li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the&nbsp;State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY <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&nbsp;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>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</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> CONNECT WITH US <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brittney.woodley@ct.gov" target="_blank">brittney.woodley@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency having a property acquisition and leasing function this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in technical phases of property acquisition, disposal, commercial leasing and revenue management. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Conducts negotiations necessary to secure property, property rights and commercial lease agreements;</li><li>Conducts title searches and related research;</li><li>Prepares deeds and draws maps from survey notes;</li><li>Collects and analyzes data in property market values;</li><li>Conducts site inspections of proposed land acquisitions;</li><li>Prepares leases agreements, easements and other agreements related to land acquisition, property management and revenue development;</li><li>Processes disposal and sale of state owned land and buildings;</li><li>Maintains records and prepares reports;</li><li>May recommend items for salvage in properties to be demolished;</li><li>May supervise maintenance of buildings and grounds of acquired property;</li><li>May assist in municipal grants in aid programs;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>principles and practices of land acquisition by purchase or condemnation;</li><li>principles and practices of real property title examination, abstraction and conveyance;</li><li>commercial lease agreements and revenue management;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>property values and appraisal methods;</li><li>deed and tract restrictions, zoning ordinances, setbacks, assessments and encroachments and their effect on property values;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Six (6) years of technical experience in rights of way, real estate appraisal, land acquisition, sale of real property, commercial leasing or property management. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>Certification by the International Right of Way Association as a Senior Right of Way Professional may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li><li>Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience interacting with municipalities, land conservation organizations, or farmers, including farm businesses.</li><li>Experience creating and modifying GIS maps using GIS software.</li><li>Experience preparing stewardship reports or baseline documentation reports.</li><li>Experience independently being outdoors or working in inclement weather conditions. </li><li>Experience with farmland access.</li><li>Experience reviewing legal real estate documents, including property deeds and property boundary surveys.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class involved with the appraisal of real property must successfully complete agency specified real estate appraisal courses and possess and retain a current Connecticut Real Estate Appraiser license and either a residential and/or general appraiser certification as required by the position.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group ofpositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a singletitle for administrative purposes.&nbsp; Assuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/orresponsibility.

Property Agent 1 (35 Hour) | Hybrid

<h4>Introduction</h4> If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, come join a great team of employees dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT), is now accepting applications for a CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer (Transportation Maintainer 2)&nbsp;positions in Groton, Old Saybrook and Waterford, CT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL CLASS, ISSUING STATE (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION AS WELL. WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm</li><li>On-site work environment</li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>You must live within 20 miles of the garage location.</li><li>You must possess a valid&nbsp;Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement. You must also have a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).&nbsp; Your application will not be reviewed if you do not list your license number, class, expiration date, and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.</li><li>Military members and recently-honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years' experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants (Military Skills Test Waiver Form) as outlined on the&nbsp;CT DMV website.</li><li>Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal, whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period).</li><li>Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends.</li><li>Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B, their valid MEC, and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form, as well as a copy of their&nbsp;Master Application.</li></ul> THE ROLE <ul><li>The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and more.</li><li>CDL Drivers will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> WHO WE ARE As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here! Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp; This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LIST ANY JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates andmaintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in theroutine repair of mechanical equipment. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS: <ul><li>Three (3) ton to nine (9) ton trucks, dump, platform or refuse with or without winch;</li><li>All of the above when using the following attachments: <ul><li>Snow plows;</li><li>Duo Dump Truck;</li><li>Crash Attenuators;</li><li>Trailers and towed equipment (except tilt bed trailers);</li></ul></li><li>Pickup, (to include two (2) &amp; four (4) wheel drive vehicles) when using: <ul><li>Trailers or towed equipment;</li><li>Snowplows or hopper type spreaders;</li><li>Bridge utility truck;</li><li>Compressor trucks;</li><li>Aerial bucket trucks;</li><li>Wreckers with winch;</li><li>Tandem/10-Wheel Dump Truck.</li></ul></li></ul> EQUIPMENT: <ul><li>Bituminous curbing machines;</li><li>Pothole Patcher;</li><li>Tractor Mowers with single flail;</li><li>Wood chippers;</li><li>Chain saws;</li><li>Culvert cleaning machines;</li><li>Compressors, and/or compressor tools;</li><li>Concrete mixers;</li><li>Concrete vibrators;</li><li>Hydraulic or engine driven tools;</li><li>Test Boring;</li><li>Class twenty four (24) tractor including attachments;</li><li>Wing plow or other side mounted attachments;</li><li>Fork lift.</li></ul>DUTIES: <ul><li>Survey monument setting;</li><li>Burning and cutting with acetylene torch;</li><li>Flagger (traffic control);</li><li>May assist a Material Storage Supervisor with stores section material handling;</li><li>Performing moderately skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;</li><li>Mechanical repair;</li><li>Electrical;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Relief ferry mate, drawbridge attendant and/or rest area attendant;</li><li>In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation General Supervisor, Transportation Garage Supervisor, or Transportation District Electrical Supervisor in preparing and checking various reports or operating a two-way radio in a District Maintenance unit;</li><li>Wildlife hazard control;</li><li>Radio monitoring and communication;</li><li>Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only);</li><li>In addition to other duties, may function as a guard/watchperson or be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>the construction, maintenance, and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>use and make routine repairs to complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>operate equipment as listed on the attached addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operationand care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the General Experience.</li><li>Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with snow removal</li><li>Experience with landscaping</li><li>Experience with construction</li><li>Experience driving CDL vehicles</li><li>Experience working with heights</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer(Transportation Maintainer 2)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you have at least two (2) years of experience&nbsp;in landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening&nbsp;OR&nbsp;have you graduated from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area? If so, we encourage you to consider the Skilled Maintainer position! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Skilled Maintainer position at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Groton, CT. Position Highlights: <ul><li>Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 Hours per week</li><li>Monday – Friday | 6:00 am – 2:00 pm</li></ul> In your role as a Skilled Maintainer, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Perform specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions;</li><li>In addition to trades tasks performed by lower level maintainers performs the following skilled tasks for a substantial amount of time (75%) as an assistant to a trades person: <ul><li>Construction, maintenance and repair as a painter, plasterer, carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and/or steamfitter, tinsmith or comparable trades person;</li></ul></li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘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>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> Mission and Beliefs: Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for performing one or more tasks of a skilled nature (requiring prior experience or training, below the level of a specialized trades worker which would give the incumbent proficiency in required knowledges, skills and abilities on the first day of the job) in addition to performing lower level duties. Only complex tasks should be learned on the job. Tasks performed will be in one or several of the following areas: <ul><li>Building and equipment maintenance (operational and remedial) including the operation of trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity or complex motorized equipment;</li><li>Grounds care as a supervisor and/or specialized landscaping functions;</li><li>Assists Qualified Craft Workers or other higher level employees in the trades areas.</li></ul> <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> See attached addendum. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials and procedures of specific trade or work area concerned;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of maintenance problems and their proper handling;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>manual and machine operations of trade or work area skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas: <ul><li>One of the skilled trades;</li><li>Landscape maintenance or vegetable gardening;</li><li>Operation of motor trucks or large buses.</li></ul> The experience area should reflect the needs of the position. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Maintenance experience in a school or large building</li><li>Experience performing ground care/landscape maintenance on school grounds or large facilities</li><li>Experience with specialized landscaping tasks such as flower garden landscaping, athletic field preparation and maintenance, and other non-routine landscaping functions</li><li>Experience with cleaning of school grounds/large facility service areas and sidewalks (including snow and ice removal)</li><li>Experience with weed and pest management</li><li>Experience in construction, maintenance and repair as a painter, plasterer, carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and/or steamfitter, tinsmith or comparable trades person </li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to significant levels of dust, heat, noise, extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive individuals.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles. </li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

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

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Agriculture (DoAg)&nbsp;seeks a full time Property Agent Trainee (Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related)) with a target class of Property Agent 1 to join the Farmland Preservation Unit of the Bureau of Agricultural Development and Resource Preservation. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company -&nbsp;'Forbes': State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li></ul> THE ROLE This position supports the Farmland Preservation Program through the stewardship of farmland parcels on which the CT Department of Agriculture has purchased the development rights (“PDR”).&nbsp; Engaging with farmers and farmland owners, conducting field investigations, reading and applying property deed terms, working in Excel calculating formulas, reviewing and creating Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and applying learned knowledge to write stewardship monitoring reports will be required.&nbsp; Coordinating with and providing outreach to farmers, federal agencies, municipalities, non-profit land trusts, soil scientists, attorneys, and other organizations involved in farmland preservation, farmland access, and long-term land stewardship will also be expected.&nbsp; The position may also assist and periodically engage with the Connecticut Farmlink Program. The ideal candidate would have&nbsp;knowledge of: <ul><li>Principles and practices of monitoring and stewardship;</li><li>Principles and practices of land acquisition by purchase or condemnation;</li><li>Relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;</li><li>Property values and appraisal methods.</li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.</li><li>Frequent days spent outdoors conducting on-site fieldwork and analysis are required and should be expected.</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. </li></ul>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (35 hours per week)</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location:&nbsp; 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT</li><li>Hybrid position (telework and in office)</li></ul> APPOINTMENT The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class. The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All development programs must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class. *SALARY NOTE: First year of training: Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: ES 15 Step 1 ($48,410/year)&nbsp; Master's degree: ES 15 Step 2 ($50,157/year) Second year of training: General rate: ES 15 Step 5 ($55,393/year) Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <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></ul>To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. </li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <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 prepare for your interview. </li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul>Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;</li><li>Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;</li><li>Conducts site inspections of proposed land acquisitions;</li><li>Maintains records and prepares reports; </li><li>Engages with farmers and farmland owners;</li><li>Conducts field investigations;</li><li>Reads and applies property deed terms;</li><li>Works in Excel to calculate formulas, reviews and creates Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and applies learned knowledge to write stewardship monitoring reports;</li><li>May also assist and periodically engage with the Connecticut Farmlink Program;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;</li><li>understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;</li><li>read, interpret and understand written material;</li><li>perform basic arithmetical computations;</li><li>interpret charts, graphs and tables;</li><li>learn and reason;</li><li>establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience interacting with municipalities, land conservation organizations, or farmers, including farm businesses</li><li>Experience or coursework creating and modifying GIS maps using GIS software</li><li>Experience or coursework in preparing a monitoring report</li><li>Experience independently being outdoors or working in inclement weather conditions</li><li>Experience or coursework related to farmland access</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

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