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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region - currently has a full-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Worker 2, at the Meriden Family Respite Center.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li>PCN:&nbsp;124880</li><li>Full-time, 70 hours biweekly</li><li>Second (2nd) shift</li><li>2:30 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.</li><li>Thursday - Sunday&nbsp;</li><li>Regular Days Off - Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday</li><li>However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency</li></ul><br><br><strong>What’s In It For You:</strong><br><br>Visit our <strong>new </strong>State Employee Benefits Overview page!<br><br><ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘<strong>Forbes</strong>’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work-life balance to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.</li></ul><br><strong><em>We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!</em></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong><br><br>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Application Process: </strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. <br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process: </strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. <br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br><strong>Read through this helpful link to</strong><strong>prepare for your interview.</strong><br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>)<br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. <br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at <a href="mailto:Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov" target="_blank">Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of individuals with developmental disabilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides guidance and instructions to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships;&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for individuals health and safety;&nbsp;</li><li>Implements individual program plans;&nbsp;</li><li>Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential;&nbsp;</li><li>May act as shift charge;&nbsp;</li><li>May attend interdisciplinary team meetings;&nbsp;</li><li>May evaluate performance of subordinate staff;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in special programs designed to fully develop potential of individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer first aid in emergency situations;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer selected oral medications;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>fundamentals of hygiene and physical training;&nbsp;</li><li>safety, fire and first aid procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>interdisciplinary process for development of individual programs;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills    <ul><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>in behavior management of individuals;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>recognize and report behavioral change;&nbsp;</li><li>develop a positive relationship with individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>lead and participate in recreational and occupational activities;&nbsp;</li><li>follow oral and written instruction.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Medication Certification.</li><li>Experience providing counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.</li><li>Experience with electronic mail, word processing, and calendar and scheduling computer software.</li><li>Experience working with individuals with Autism.</li><li>Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.</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 possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.   <br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.    </li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

State of Connecticut

Developmental Services Worker 2 (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>Eager to pursue a career in Accounting&nbsp;and auditing&nbsp;with the State of Connecticut?&nbsp; Check out the opportunity below and apply today!<br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has a current opening for an&nbsp;Accounting Careers Trainee (ACT) with a target class of Accounts&nbsp;Examiner&nbsp;within the&nbsp;Bureau of Central Services, Financial Management Division.&nbsp;<br><br>The Accounting Careers Trainee is a training program targeted at college graduates to provide up to a two-year training program to develop the vital tools to work as an Accounts Examiner.<br><br><strong>What we can offer you</strong><br><br><ul><li>Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our 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! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.</li></ul><br><br><strong>ACT Program Highlights</strong><br><br>As an ACT, you will be a part of a 1- or 2-year training program depending on your level of education.<br><br>The length of the training program is 2 years for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting.&nbsp;<br><br>The length of the training program is 1 year for individuals with a Master's degree in accounting or a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. The length of the training program for an individual who earns a Master's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting while assigned to this classification is 1 year from the date the Master's degree is conferred or the end of the original 2-year&nbsp;training period, whichever comes first.<br><br><strong>Throughout the training, you will:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Examine financial records and documents;</li><li>Examine audit reports, financial statements, budgets, or other available data;</li><li>Perform risk assessments;</li><li>Test internal controls;</li><li>Perform reconciliations and basic analyses;</li><li>Test transactions for compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations;</li><li>Participate in audits and contract compliance;</li><li>Interview agency staff and document relevant information.</li></ul><br><br>Minimum Requirements&nbsp;<br><br>Hiring Rate<br><br>Completion of 1 year of Training<br><br>Bachelor's Degree with at least 15&nbsp;<br>            semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience<br><br>Step 3 - $58,311<br><br>Step 5 - $62,233<br><br>Bachelor's Degree with at least 30&nbsp;<br>            semester hours in accounting<br><br>Step 5 - $62,233<br><br>Step 7 - $66,170<br><br>Master's Degree in a related field<br>            with at least&nbsp;15 credits in accounting<br><br>Step 5 - $62,233<br><br>AR 23 Step 1 - $78,296<br><br>Master's Degree in a related field&nbsp;<br>            with at least 30 semester hours in accounting<br><br>Step 6 - $64,208<br><br>AR 23 Step 1 - $78,296<br><br><strong>Important salary note</strong><br><br>If in a 2-year training program and have a bachelor’s degree, after one year you will either advance to step 5 $62,233.00 annually (if you have least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience) or step 7 $66,170.00 annually (if you have at least 30 semester hours in accounting). Once you have successfully completed the training program, you will be promoted to Accounts Examiner, salary plan AR 23 step 1 with an annual salary of $78,296.00.<br><br><strong>About us</strong><br><br>DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To apply</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important information after you apply</strong><br><br><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>Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their accredited United States college transcripts or a US Degree Equivalency Assessment Report for a foreign degree prior to interview (if selected).</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul><br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>For technical questions regarding the filing of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at <a href="mailto:Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov" target="_blank">Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;</li><li>Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;</li><li>Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;</li><li>May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>accounting and auditing principles and practices;&nbsp;</li><li>business mathematics and statistics;</li><li>business uses of information technology;</li><li>effective report writing;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>read and understand written materials;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;</li><li>Experience with Microsoft excel including functions such as tables and formatting, data manipulation and pivot tables;</li><li>Experience analyzing financial statements and data;</li><li>Experience communicating with vendors, peers, management, and external stakeholders through phone, email, and face-to-face communication;</li><li>Experience with auditing and compliance;</li><li>Experience writing reports and documenting interviews;</li><li>Experience interpreting and applying laws, statutes, and regulations pertaining to audit compliance;</li><li>Experience examining and reconciling accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Accounting Careers Trainee(Target Class: Accounts Examiner)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region - has a full-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Worker 2, located at Shore Road in Waterford. CT.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li>PCN:&nbsp;22273</li><li>Full-time, 70 hours biweekly</li><li>Third (3rd) shift</li><li>10:30 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.</li><li>Wednesday - Saturday</li><li>Regular Days Off - Sunday, Monday &amp; Tuesday</li><li>However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency</li></ul><br><br><strong>What’s In It For You:</strong><br><br>Visit our <strong>new </strong>State Employee Benefits Overview page!<br><br><ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘<strong>Forbes</strong>’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work-life balance to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.</li></ul><br><strong><em>We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!</em></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong><br><br>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Application Process: </strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. <br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process: </strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. <br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br><strong>Read through this helpful link to</strong><strong>prepare for your interview.</strong><br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>)<br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. <br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at <a href="mailto:Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov" target="_blank">Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of individuals with developmental disabilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides guidance and instructions to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships;&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for individuals health and safety;&nbsp;</li><li>Implements individual program plans;&nbsp;</li><li>Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential;&nbsp;</li><li>May act as shift charge;&nbsp;</li><li>May attend interdisciplinary team meetings;&nbsp;</li><li>May evaluate performance of subordinate staff;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in special programs designed to fully develop potential of individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer first aid in emergency situations;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer selected oral medications;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>fundamentals of hygiene and physical training;&nbsp;</li><li>safety, fire and first aid procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>interdisciplinary process for development of individual programs;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills    <ul><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>in behavior management of individuals;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>recognize and report behavioral change;&nbsp;</li><li>develop a positive relationship with individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>lead and participate in recreational and occupational activities;&nbsp;</li><li>follow oral and written instruction.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Medication Certification.</li><li>Experience providing counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.</li><li>Experience with electronic mail, word processing, and calendar and scheduling computer software.</li><li>Experience working with Children and Adults with Autism.</li><li>Experience working with non-verbal individuals with intellectual disabilities.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.</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 possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.   <br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.    </li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.<br>

Transportation Supervising Engineer-Rail Design(Office of Rail Design)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of CT,&nbsp;Office of Higher Education (OHE),&nbsp;has a job opportunity for a person who is looking to serve in a consulting role capacity to individuals and organizations that administer postsecondary occupational schools.&nbsp; This position as an&nbsp;Office of Higher Education Compliance Officer&nbsp;will be responsible for monitoring postsecondary occupational schools for compliance.<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><br><ul><li>NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and&nbsp;dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings</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. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings&nbsp;</li><li>Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year</li><li>A culture that encourages&nbsp;work/life balance</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best&nbsp;Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job&nbsp;Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><li>Full-Time, 8:00am - 4:30pm</li><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Telework may be offered upon completion of the 6-month initial working test period.</li><li>Location:&nbsp; 450 Columbus Blvd., Downtown Hartford, easily accessible for all commuters, centrally located with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.</li><li>This position will require in-state travelling responsibilities.</li><br><br><strong>THE ROLE:</strong><br><br>The individual in this role will be responsible for:<br><br><ul><li>Investigating illegal schools for compliance with state statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Logging pertinent data into the agency database and running applicable reports;</li><li>Processing student record requests within allotted timeframes;</li><li>Notarizing documents; and,</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br><br><strong>ABOUT US:</strong><br><br>In the early 1980s, the Board of Governors for Higher Education became concerned about the lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the student bodies and professional staff of the state’s public colleges and universities. Following a study of relevant demographics, the Board developed its Strategic Plan to Ensure Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Connecticut Public Higher Education as a statement of organizational policy.&nbsp; &nbsp;In March of 1983, the state legislature incorporated the goals of the Strategic Plan within the state’s general statutes {C.G.S. Section 10a-11}.&nbsp; The Plan’s goals included a desire that students who enroll and graduate from each of the public institutions of higher education are representative of the racial and ethnic diversity of the total population of the state.The State of CT Office of Higher Education (OHE) seeks to advance the promise of postsecondary education for all state residents, and to advocate on behalf of students, taxpayers, and the postsecondary schools and colleges which fall under its purview.&nbsp;<br><br>The Office of Higher Education carries out its mission by assuring that students have access to postsecondary institutions which meet the highest standards of academic quality, by administering the state’s student financial aid programs, and by serving as an information and consumer protection resource.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>TO APPLY</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>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><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul><br><br><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily&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><br><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anthony Lewis,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:anthony.lewis@ct.gov" target="_blank">anthony.lewis@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Office of Higher Education this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of technical duties in conducting regulatory compliance audits for programs and services supported by the agency.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Provides guidance and consultation to assigned program, stakeholders, other state agencies, and community organizations on policy and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts on-site regulatory inspections and interviews to determine initial and continuing regulatory compliance;</li><li>Reviews required program documentation and observes program operations;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents all pertinent information regarding regulatory compliance;</li><li>Acts as liaison with state, federal and community agencies, institutions of higher education and other stakeholders to provide technical assistance and problem resolution;</li><li>Investigates and evaluates complaints of non-compliance, including interviews with stakeholders and institution staff;</li><li>Assists with the development and implementation of training initiatives for community stakeholders;</li><li>Assists in the development of policies and procedures;</li><li>Maintains compliance records and prepares comprehensive reports;</li><li>May assist with community-based grant program development, implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment;</li><li>May attend networking events and national conferences;</li><li>May make presentations;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>assigned higher education programs;</li><li>policy and procedures related to assigned higher education programs;&nbsp;</li><li>educational institutions and community organizations;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>maintain cooperative relationships with administrative staff of higher education institutions, other state and federal agencies and community stakeholders;&nbsp;</li><li>determine program and provider compliance with governing statutes and regulations;</li><li>maintain records and prepare comprehensive written reports;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Six (6) years of professional experience in higher education or a community service organization.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.</li><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>A Master's degree in education, public administration, public policy or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Office of Higher Education Compliance Officer

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse?&nbsp; Are you looking to start your career in State Service?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today!</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;<strong><strong>State of Connecticut</strong></strong>, Department of Developmental Services (<strong><strong>DDS</strong></strong>) – West Region – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time, 1st shift <strong><strong>Licensed Practical Nurse</strong></strong> position located at the Lower Fairfield Center (LFC) in Norwalk, CT.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><strong>PCN 94505</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time | 1st Shift | 70 Hours bi-weekly</li><li>Schedule:</li><li>Week 1 (32 Hours): Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Tuesday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Thursday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm</li><li>Regular Days Off: Saturday, Sunday and Monday</li><li>Week 2 (38 Hours): Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Saturday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Sunday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday 6:00 am – 12:30 pm, Thursday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm</li><li>Regular Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday</li><li><strong>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</strong></li><li><strong>Must have a valid driver’s license.</strong></li><li><strong>Will be required to travel.</strong></li></ul><br><br><strong>What we can offer you:</strong><br><br><ul><li>View our <strong>new</strong><strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong></strong> page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;<strong><strong>work-life balance</strong></strong> to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: <strong>‘Forbes’ </strong><strong><strong>State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023</strong></strong> – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click <strong><strong>here</strong></strong> for more information.</li></ul><br><br><strong>In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Cover Lower Fairfield Center (LFC), Norwalk;</li><li>This position is essential to providing services need to ensure the health and safety of individuals;</li><li>Provide incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use;</li><li>Document all care in individuals’ medical records and complete required facility documentation;</li><li>Perform related residential duties as required.</li></ul><br><br><strong>DDS Mission Statement:</strong><br><br>The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:</strong><br><br>Please <strong><strong>read</strong></strong> or <strong><strong>watch</strong></strong> our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Review the&nbsp;<strong>eligibility and documentation requirements</strong>&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;<strong>CT DPH online application</strong>&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Licensed Practical Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s:&nbsp;<strong>Nursys®</strong>&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul><br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services</li><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>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;<strong>Public Act 21-69</strong>, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a></strong>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: <strong><strong>Click Here</strong></strong>.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to <strong><strong>prepare for your interview</strong></strong>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a></li><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:<br><ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES:<br><ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience providing nursing services to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.</li><li>Experience supporting individuals who may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.</li><li>Experience communicating internally and externally with team members and community providers both over the telephone and in written correspondence.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to:&nbsp; administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications including Outlook; Excel; Teams; and Word.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.    <br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.<br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

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

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), currently has one (1) opportunity available for an Application Support Analyst (Information Technology Analyst 1) position, within the Applications Development team, in service of the&nbsp;Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP).<br><br><strong>CONTINUE TO ENJOY</strong><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- 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&nbsp;employees.</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday schedule</li><li>Hybrid position (combination of telework and in office)</li><li>Location: 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT</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;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The Application Support Analyst will support application software using state of art technologies. The majority of your time will be spent in supporting COLLECT system and on-going production support of VOIP, Network, AFIS Fingerprint system, Surveillance Cameras, Office Renovations, EMU/Vehicle Support of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.<br><br>This position will provide support for all DESPP application initiatives including COLLECT system, used by local PDs, State, and Federal Agency customers in CT. Using mainframe assembler to maintain LU, IP, and ORI configurations to provide secure access to the COLLECT system. These solutions have direct impact to DAS's commitment to providing timely, fair, competent, cost-effective services that address the needs of state&nbsp;agencies, municipalities, private industry, and the public. The role&nbsp;serves as a support model in support of the agency's mission and in compliance with state and/or federal statutes and laws.<br><br>The Application Support/Network Analyst 1 will:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Supporting the COLLECT System used by local Police Departments, State, and Federal Agency customers in CT.</li><li>Experience in using mainframe assembler to maintain LU, IP, and ORI configurations to provide secure access to the COLLECT system.</li><li>Troubleshooting, initiating, and coordinating network efforts between BITS network teams, Customers, Applications Team, and the State's DESPP COLLECT Business Unit.</li><li>Providing support to the State's VoIP Phone System at DESPP. Including installation of new systems and resolution of problems by working with BITS Unified Communication Team, BITS Edge Networks Team, VoIP Contractors, and VoIP phone customers.</li><li>Provide Network Duties such as:&nbsp; hardware installation, network patching and labeling, asset ID and inventory.</li><li>Provide support for AFIS fingerprint system and VoIP rollouts, surveillance cameras PoE/NVR, office renovations.</li><li>Network equipment upgrades, new installs, repairs; Wi-Fi APs, &amp; UPS's.&nbsp;</li><li>Project Planning: Create diagrams for physical layout, network flow and patch information. Update network switches with pertinent comments for reference.; coordination with end users and contractors.</li><li>EMU/Vehicle Support: contact customer, verify problem, if not correctable by customer, then authorize MHQ repair services.&nbsp;</li><li>Other Support Duties: Configure Printers, Kronos, various network endpoints.</li><li>Creating Technical Design, scope, project requirement documents.</li></ul><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is undergoing a strategic optimization of our Information Technology (IT) resources, to deliver enterprise-wide services, in more efficient and innovative ways. We are setting trends, not following them. As part of these efforts, the Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology (DAS BEST) is joining forces with the majority of Executive Branch, Agency IT organizations, to form a new, centralized team under the Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS).<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</strong></li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong><br><strong>For Assistance In Applying:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br></strong><br><br><strong>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancies are listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a></li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, the State of Connecticut is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Hayley Newhouse at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency Information Technology (IT) environment, this class is accountable for performing a range of information technology tasks and application development in an IT environment.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><strong>Service/Help Support:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Responds to calls, email and personnel requests for technical support;&nbsp;</li><li>Tracks status of all problems and monitors open problems;&nbsp;</li><li>Resolves simple to moderate problems by providing support on hardware and software products;&nbsp;</li><li>Resolves simple to moderate technical calls from customers;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison between other technical staff, users and vendors regarding Help Desk and service requests;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors personal computer (PC) performance;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><strong>Desktop Services:&nbsp;</strong><br><ul><li>Diagnoses and resolves PC and simple software problems using a variety of diagnostic tools;&nbsp;</li><li>Uses diagnostic tools to identify hardware and/or software problems and initiates repair;&nbsp;</li><li>Rebuilds PCs and reconfigures user specific settings;&nbsp;</li><li>Installs new software releases of simple to moderate complexity;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates installation of and installs, modifies and maintains network components and PC hardware and/or software;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in implementation of network and/or system hardware and software upgrades and/or enhancements;&nbsp;</li><li>Configures and installs terminal emulation software for host connection;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><strong>Network Services:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Provides first level support for network connectivity, or related network issues for user community;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists with diagnoses and resolution of simple network problems;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists with the configuration of network components;&nbsp;</li><li>Resets and reinitializes devices when appropriate;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in executing specific disaster recovery plans;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides user support and on the spot training to users;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><strong>Software Development:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Prepares computer programs for solution of business problems from narrative statements, program specifications and other data as source materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Customizes software applications to meet user requirements;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists systems and application developers in analysis, design and development of information systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares test data;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs system tests;&nbsp;</li><li>Debugs/corrects errors;&nbsp;</li><li>Diagnoses problems with operating systems specific to incompatibility with other applications;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison between other technical staff, users and vendors regarding basic application design and modification including database management systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains and enhances existing programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Installs system upgrades and patches in support of application software;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents system changes and problem resolutions;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in project planning sessions with team members to analyze requirements;&nbsp;</li><li>Uses programmer productivity tools; performs related duties as required.</li></ul><strong>Production Control:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Performs technical functions in areas of documentation control, production control, systems software and production scheduling;&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for effective utilization of production control software;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares production schedule for computer processing;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes and resolves production control problems related to area of involvement;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>data control functions;&nbsp;</li><li>IT equipment and diagnostic tools;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and techniques of computer programming;&nbsp;</li><li>programming languages;&nbsp;</li><li>principles of information systems;&nbsp;</li><li>principles and concepts of network environments;&nbsp;</li><li>computer operating systems;&nbsp;</li><li>fundamental principles and theories of business and planning functions;&nbsp;</li><li>principles and techniques of systems analysis, design and development;&nbsp;</li><li>capabilities of computer equipment and technology;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>technical problem solving skills;&nbsp;</li><li>logic and analytical skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to install and maintain microcomputer hardware, software and network components;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>prepare and maintain records, logs, reports, documentation, and manuals;&nbsp;</li><li>write, test and debug computer programs;&nbsp;</li><li>use programming development tools;&nbsp;</li><li>identify, analyze and resolve simple business and technical problems.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Five (5) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations support, programming or another IT related support area.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing basic technical support work in such areas as:&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>help desk functions;&nbsp;</li><li>installing and maintaining basic computer hardware and software;&nbsp;</li><li>data communications, microcomputer support, production control or programming;&nbsp;</li><li>performing any closely related basic technical support function.</li></ul><br><br><strong>NOTE:</strong> For state employees basic technical support work is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Technician.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li><li>For state employees two (2) years as an Information Technology Technician may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li><li>Successful completion of an Information Technology Analyst Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience supporting and maintaining electronic systems for emergency vehicles and building infrastructure.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with supporting the COLLECT System and its customers.</li><li>Experience supporting VoIP phone deployment and maintenance.</li><li>Experience working, coordinating, and monitoring infrastructure contractors.</li><li>Experience with managing and the deployment of projects from a technical, financial, and business perspective.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Application Support Analyst(Information Technology Analyst 1 (40 Hour))

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Students who will be graduating with an Associate's degree or higher, in Engineering Technology or Construction Technology by the end of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!</strong><br><br><strong>TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT),&nbsp;is now accepting applications for an exciting&nbsp;Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee&nbsp;position within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 1 Surveys Section in Rocky Hill.</strong><br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM&nbsp;</li><li>First Shift</li><li>Location: District 1, Rocky Hill, CT</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The District 1 Surveys section performs various types of land surveying, including topographic mapping, boundary and construction surveys. Microstation/Bentley OpenRoads CADD (computer aided design and drafting) is utilized to prepare, revise and edit land surveys for mapping; develop topographic mapping and DTM’s (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects. <br><br>Transportation Engineer Technician Trainees will learn to operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels and GPS receivers. They will also:<br><ul><li>Perform Land Surveying duties, in support of transportation construction engineering projects.</li><li>Operate and maintain various surveying instruments.</li><li>Learn the methods and procedures of Land Surveying.</li><li>Learn topographic, construction and boundary surveying.</li><li>Perform related duties as required. </li></ul><br><br><strong>PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br><strong>Transportation Engineer Technician Trainees receive training to develop technical engineering skills and knowledge. After successfully completing a one-year training program, trainees are eligible for promotion to the target class of&nbsp;<strong>Transportation Engineer Technician.&nbsp;</strong></strong><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>The mission of the DOT is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click&nbsp;here. Visit&nbsp;our website&nbsp;to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Watch the videos below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>TO APPLY</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>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><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul><br><br><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily&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><br><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brittney.woodley@ct.gov" target="_blank">brittney.woodley@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in performing basic technical engineering work for the development of knowledge and skills to qualify for advancement in the field of construction engineering, surveying and materials testing.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>    Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.   <br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of basic construction engineering theories, principles and methods;</li><li>Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and computer applications;</li><li>Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations;</li><li>Ability to prepare accurate drawings.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    An Associate’s degree in engineering technology or construction technology.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the General Experience.</li><li>Possession of at least Level II certification in the Certified Survey Technician Program of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (Office Track for computer operators and Field Track for instrument operators) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree requirement.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of surveying and surveying equipment.</li><li>Experience working with arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry in work or academic scenarios.</li><li>Experience working as part of a team in work or academic scenarios.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4><br>    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.   <br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a current State of Connecticut&nbsp;employee with experience completing complex clerical work in accounting or payroll? If so, we invite you to check out this opportunity to join our team as a Payroll Officer 1!</strong><br><br>At the Department of Labor (DOL),&nbsp;we&nbsp;are currently seeking a qualified individual for a Payroll Officer 1 position in our Payroll Unit, located in Wethersfield, CT.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.</li><li>Located in Wethersfield</li></ul><br><strong>Your role as a&nbsp;</strong><strong>Payroll Officer 1</strong><br><br>This position is responsible for the payroll and employee benefit functions for both the Department of Labor and Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>What We Can Offer You:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong></strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul><br><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br><br>The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy.&nbsp; We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them.&nbsp; We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><em>We encourage you to continue your career with&nbsp;us and the rest of the&nbsp;DOL&nbsp;team!</em><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application.<br><br><strong><strong><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong></strong></strong><br><br><strong><strong>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</strong></strong><br><br><strong>Application Process:</strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process:</strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.<br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.<br><br>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp;<br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for supervising a small payroll operation or assisting in supervising a moderate to large size payroll operation.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans unit work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Reviews accuracy of payroll including shift differential payments, annual increases, collective bargaining increases, retirement calculations, workers compensation benefits and revisions for attachments;</li><li>Prepares or closely supervises more complex portions of a payroll such as retroactive payments or garnishments;</li><li>Supervises reconciliation of payroll deductions and coding of payroll expenditures;</li><li>Supervises maintenance of time records including issuing semi-annual leave balances;</li><li>Supervises control and distribution of paychecks;</li><li>Answers employees questions relating to payroll;</li><li>May compile payroll expenditure data for budget preparation;</li><li>May provide information and process paperwork regarding employee fringe benefits;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;</li><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>and ability to apply state payroll policies and procedures;</li><li>uses of office machinery used in accounting work;</li><li>governmental accounting as it applies to payroll;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication skills;</li><li>skill in performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Five (5) years of experience in complex clerical work in accounting or payroll.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have had payroll preparation as the principal responsibility.<br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a payroll clerk.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with CoreCT HRMS</li><li>Experience in organization and supervising the work of others</li><li>Experience with interpreting and implementing bargaining/contracts agreements</li><li>Experience preparing payroll functions including longevity and all bargaining bonus payments</li><li>Experience interpreting Health insurance changes and benefit billing</li><li>Experience with preparing reports through PeopleSoft Financial Systems and/or STARS</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Excel, including creating formulas, V-lookups, and pivot tables</li><li>Experience in auditing payroll coding (combination-codes)</li><li>Experience requesting and tracking petty cash requests</li><li>Experience processing COP9 wage adjustments</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Payroll Officer 1(Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em>Are you a current DOT employee looking to advance your career?</em><br><br><em>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!</em><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT), is now accepting applications for a&nbsp;<strong>Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering)</strong>&nbsp;role within the Office of Construction located in Norwich, CT.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><strong>WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm</li><li>Part of the&nbsp;P-4 (Engineering and Scientific)&nbsp;bargaining unit</li><li>For all office based postings: This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found&nbsp;HERE.&nbsp; Employees in their initial working test period must work on site.</li><li>The position is located at the DOT District 2 Headquarters in Norwich</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The Transportation Supervising Engineer will&nbsp;be accountable for assisting the Assistant District Engineers in supervising a staff engaged in transportation engineering in the office and field.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities include:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Daily project oversight, coordination, and direction to the staff assigned to the section</li><li>Managing program funding</li><li>Program wide engineering and construction scheduling</li><li>Meeting with State, Local, and Federal Officials</li><li>Coordination with Metro-North</li><li>Coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)</li><li>Program design review; program refinement</li><li>Constructability analysis</li><li>Resolving issues during construction</li><li>Conducting performance appraisals</li><li>Preparing consultant agreements</li><li>Negotiating work assignments</li><li>Oversee project engineers who are dedicated full time to this program</li><li>Other duties as assigned&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; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong><br><br><strong>As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.</strong><br><br><strong>Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</strong><br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp;<br><br>PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LIST ANY JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.<br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li><strong>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.</strong><br><br></li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br><br></strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.</strong></li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Assists, confers with and advises Transportation Principal Engineers or Transportation Assistant District Engineers on all types of projects such as construction of highways, bridges and transportation facilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts inspections of state projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and assists in approving contract proposals prior to advertising;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and makes recommendations on contractor monetary claims brought against the state;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises and oversees inspection of construction work;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes recommendations concerning proposed design changes, changes in construction methods and substitutions of materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Assigns inspection personnel to various construction projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews plans and specifications in preliminary and final stages;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes recommendations to prevent recurring problems and assist design engineers with construction projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises and maintains continuous contact with project engineers;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates field operations with other districts;&nbsp;</li><li>Serves as technical advisor on construction matters;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises and oversees office functions relative to construction projects including but not limited to reviewing and processing of construction orders, processing estimates for payment, reviewing and processing consultant payments, analyzing and approving prices for new items, writing memoranda and letters to departmental personnel, state and/or municipal administrators and authorities, contractors and the general public;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises implementation and operation of computerized construction reporting systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and maintains schedules for all survey and design projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Checks detailed plans, specifications and estimates of cost of proposed projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes special investigations and studies of complex design problems;&nbsp;</li><li>Interprets policy and recommends practices needed for implementation;&nbsp;</li><li>Correlates office or field operations with other sections;&nbsp;</li><li>Serves as technical advisor for survey and design;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises office functions relative to logistics and administration;&nbsp;</li><li>Schedules and monitors all location surveys performed by state personnel and surveyors;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends standards of accuracy and limits of coverage for individual projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends and maintains specifications for ground and photogrammetric surveys;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and administers agreements for photogrammetric mapping and surveys by contract;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees inspection, sampling and testing of materials used for construction and maintenance projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends solutions for problems concerning materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Initiates/directs training of technical personnel in testing and sampling of materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and maintains a manual of testing procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Initiates/assists in preparation of specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>Confers with material producers, contractors, agency engineers, and others concerning the materials and their use;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs application of statistical techniques for quality control of materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares agreements for the testing of materials by certified outside testing agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs or provides technical assistance in conducting studies for establishing policy and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans section work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains section procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating sections, agencies and outside officials;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports, recommendations and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts analytical studies of engineering costs incurred to determine amounts reimbursable under federal aid and amounts due public utilities under state and federal policies;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive reports on fiscal matters relating to departmental engineering operations;&nbsp;</li><li>Directs concurrent billing programs for department;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as an assistant in performing highly specialized administrative or engineering studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises or provides highly technical assistance in conducting studies or establishing policy, procedures or methods;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises field or office functions for location, boundary, construction surveying and design projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes oral presentations at public hearings or meetings;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews work of consultants (engineers, designers, etc.);&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as the Primary Assistant to the Chief Engineer in performing special projects and overseeing Bureau activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees the Department's Consultant Selection Panel process;&nbsp;</li><li>Serves as a member of departmental committee assisting in preparation and/or revision of standard specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing;&nbsp;</li><li>administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>departmental operational methodologies;&nbsp;</li><li>latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of highway construction methods and materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to    <ul><li>analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Eight (8) years of experience in transportation construction engineering.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation construction engineering projects in construction, surveys, or materials testing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering).<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience using oral and written communications skills.</li><li>Experience in a supervisory capacity using leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Experience using critical thinking and problem solving.</li><li>Experience using various Department software applications, including SiteManager, Office 365, COMPASS and CORE.</li><li>Experience with contract administrative procedures and principals.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents must possess Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP).&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

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