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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for leading teams, shaping policy, and delivering impactful client services? If so, check out this role where you can use your expertise in collaboration, technical proficiency, and advocacy to drive innovation and excellence in social service and assistance programs!</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut: Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for a Public Assistance Consultant in the Division of Health Services, located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday. <br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>As a Public Assistance Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the future of health care services within the State of Connecticut. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an ambitious team committed to delivering flawless services and innovative solutions. You will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our health care programs, particularly within the Medicaid program administration. As Public Assistance Consultant, you will:<br><ul><li>Conduct audits and analyze data to uphold the highest standards of service through effective quality assurance activities.</li><li>Develop policy directives and craft training materials to guide staff and collaborators in implementing health care programs successfully.</li><li>Research and evaluate best practices to identify and recommend strategies for continuous program improvement.</li><li>Assist in preparing, renewing, and amending federal Medicaid Waiver applications for submission to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across departments to promote a cohesive and inclusive approach to delivering health care services.</li></ul><strong>What We Offer</strong><br><ul><li>    A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.</li><li>    Opportunities for professional growth and development within a world-class public service organization.</li><li>    Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.</li><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong>new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li></ul>        We seek an exceptional social services professional with strong leadership, policy expertise, client advocacy, and collaborative skills to join our team. This role requires someone capable of supervising teams in specialized tasks such as eligibility determination and quality control, ensuring program compliance through effective monitoring and evaluation. Be part of our mission to prioritize client-focused services, promoting independence and self-reliance through direct assistance and case management, backed by strong decision-making skills. Together, we will maintain quality control, uphold program integrity, and deliver meaningful outcomes for those we serve.       <br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><ul><li><br><br><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.&nbsp;</strong><br><br></li></ul><li><br><br>Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page or view our&nbsp;tutorial.<br><br></li><li><br><br>The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.<br><br></li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp; At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Social Services this class is accountable for coordinating program/policy planning, development, implementation and monitoring for a major agency project, program or initiative.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Coordinates program/policy planning, development, implementation and monitoring for a statewide program, program initiative, or project;&nbsp;</li><li>Leads project teams or participates in program development, implementation, and monitoring activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops budget estimates and performs cost benefit analyses;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed programs/policies to determine feasibility and impact on quality of service;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts trends analysis and quantitative analysis regarding program operations and fiscal issues;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops requests for proposals, selects or participates in the selection of vendors, develops contracts, monitors contracts and approves payments;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops spending plans for contracted services;&nbsp;</li><li>Negotiates with federal officials and develops waivers of federal regulations for state public assistance and health care initiatives;&nbsp;</li><li>Negotiates with outside legal representatives and responds to challenges of programs criteria;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes federal and state statutes, regulations, etc. for program impact;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities of project or program staff to meet program goals and project deadlines;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive reports on the status of planning and program development efforts;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with state, federal and community agencies regarding assigned programs/projects to ensure service delivery and provide problem resolution;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides technical assistance to field staff;&nbsp;</li><li>May draft legislative proposals for agency program initiatives;&nbsp;</li><li>May prepare draft regulations and coordinate regulations review process for assigned program areas;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct public hearings regarding proposed policy changes;&nbsp;</li><li>May testify before legislative committees regarding agency or legislative program initiatives;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide support to regional/central office operations by translating program requirements into data system specifications and testing and releasing changes in operating systems based on changes;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide support and technical assistance to system users including training in new procedures;&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>social services programs;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>principles of public administration;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of community organizations and social service agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to interpret complex written material including legal narrative, legislation and regulations and assess the impact of these on programs.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Eight (8) years of professional experience in a social services program.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead or consultative capacity with responsibility for case review and evaluation and/or technical policy interpretation and implementation.<br>NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a(n) Eligibility Services Specialist, Social Services Lead Investigator, Social Services Program Assistance Specialist, Fair Hearings Officer, Quality Control Reviewer or Social Worker.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.    </li><li>A law degree or a Master's degree in public administration, public policy, or a closely related field may be substituted for the Special Experience and one (1) additional year of the General Experience.    </li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience in quality assurance activities which include; audit and data analysis.</li><li>Experience writing policy directives and training materials.</li><li>Experience researching and evaluating best practices.</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

Public Assistance Consultant(Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>The State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Public Health&nbsp;is hiring!</em></strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Public Health (DPH)&nbsp;is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as our&nbsp;Alternative Treatment Systems Program Manager.&nbsp; This position will develop an Alternative Treatment Systems (ATS) program within the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch’s Environmental Health Section. Alternative treatment systems utilize advanced mechanical technologies that surpass conventional septic systems in treating wastewater and removing pollutants.<br><br>This program will work closely with the Environmental Engineering Program. The ATS Program will address environmental and housing development needs in Connecticut and will help DPH assist with achieving the Governor's housing development goals and addressing the unique wastewater management challenges in underserved areas.<br><br><strong><em>Please Note:&nbsp;</em><em>This position is durational with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2028</em></strong><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Section:&nbsp;Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch’s Environmental Health Section</li><li>Work Schedule:&nbsp;Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week</li><li>Work Hours:&nbsp;Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.</li><li>Location:&nbsp;410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT | <em>May require both in state and out of state travel</em></li></ul><br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;<strong>'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023</strong>&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>Under the direct supervision of a Public Health Section Chief, this position will be responsible for duties that will include, but are not limited to, the following:</strong><ul><li>Developing the ATS program.</li><li>Developing regulations and standards for AT system design, installation, and operation.</li><li>Establishing a licensure program for installers and operators of AT systems.</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance, performance tracking, and effective enforcement.</li><li>Creating a training and certification program for local health officials.</li><li>Overseeing the AT technology product review process for new and continued use in Connecticut.</li><li>Chairing a Technical Advisory Committee for AT systems.</li><li>Supervise and manage program staff.</li></ul><br><br><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH)&nbsp;is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:<br><br><ul><li>Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy</li><li>Preventing disease, injury, and disability</li><li>Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.</li></ul><br><br>DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its&nbsp;Strategic Plan&nbsp;which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong><br><strong><br><br><em><strong>This position will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 5-198 (14) and 5-270 (g) of the Connecticut General Statutes.<br></strong></em><br><br></strong><br></strong><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Please Note</strong>:&nbsp;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><strong>TO APPLY</strong><br><br><ul><li>The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official&nbsp;State of Connecticut Online Employment Center&nbsp;job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul><br><br><strong>AFTER YOU APPLY&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>This posting&nbsp;may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews&nbsp;will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates&nbsp;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></strong><br><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong><ul><li>Due to&nbsp;the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates&nbsp;will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at <a href="mailto:Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov" target="_blank">Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul></strong><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency this class is accountable for making or conducting a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Develop regulations and standards for&nbsp;Alternative Treatment&nbsp;system design,&nbsp;installation, and operation.</li><li>Establish a licensure program for installers and operators of&nbsp;Alternative Treatment&nbsp;systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Create and implement a comprehensive training and certification program for health officials.</li><li>Oversee the technology product review process for new and existing alternative treatment systems, determining their suitability for use in Connecticut.</li><li>Chair a Technical Advisory Committee for&nbsp;Alternative Treatment&nbsp;systems.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Demonstrated experience utilizing leadership and project management skills, particularly in developing programs.</li><li>Experience working with Alternative Treatment Systems.</li><li>Experience working with Subsurface Sewage Installation.</li><li>Experience conducting trainings to diverse groups.</li><li>Experience developing regulations and standards.</li><li>Experience working with federal, state and local partners to address a public health issue.</li><li>Experience convening and chairing advisory committees.</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>

Alternative Treatment Systems Program Manager(Durational Project Manager | Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT), invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of&nbsp;<strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1</strong>within the Office of Equity&nbsp;located in Newington, CT.&nbsp;<br><br>The office of Equity is located within the Office of the Commissioner and is responsible for overseeing major Civil Rights programs and compliance including the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, the Contractor Compliance Program, and the Title VI Program.&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 </li><li>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>Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation</li><li>The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT Headquarters facility.</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 2023</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</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found&nbsp;HERE.&nbsp; Employees in their initial working test period must work on site or in the office.</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The purpose of CTDOT’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, which is federally required, is to create a more diverse and inclusive transportation construction industry by creating job opportunities for underrepresented populations, including minorities, women and economically disadvantaged individuals. The program offers various training opportunities in the transportation construction field and allows trainees to receive the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful on the job.&nbsp;<br><br>The OJT Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring contractors are complying with training requirements as part of their contract with CTDOT. This position collects and reviews contractor documentation to ensure that training requirements have been met on a project. This position also performs on-site reviews and interviews to evaluate the progress of trainees and ensure training is being conducted according to guidelines and will be responsible for preparing reports and program proposals as needed to obtain federal funding.&nbsp; The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the OJT Supportive Services program&nbsp; and establish partnering relationships with community-based organizations and labor organizations, to develop workforce development goals and strategies for worker retention in heavy and highway construction.<br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong><br><br><strong>As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.</strong><br><br><strong>Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here!</strong><br><br><strong><br>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!<br><br></strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp;<br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.<br><br><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 a state agency this class is accountable for developing and implementing affirmative action plans and conducting other activities in an Equal Employment Opportunity program.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Develops and implements affirmative action plans in an Equal Employment Opportunity program;</li><li>Compiles and analyzes statistical affirmative action data;</li><li>Develops and/or revises equal employment opportunity procedures;</li><li>Defines and conducts outreach initiatives including recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations and career fairs;</li><li>Conducts career counseling;</li><li>Conducts discrimination complaint investigations;</li><li>Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters;</li><li>Reviews supplier contracts to ensure incorporation of affirmative action considerations;</li><li>Prepares reports;</li><li>Assists Equal Employment Opportunity staff with special projects;</li><li>Assists in training activities;</li><li>Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>May participate in employment interviews;</li><li>May assist in development of equal employment opportunity policy;</li><li>May assist in monitoring agency compliance with State of Connecticut Minority and Small Contractor's Set Aside Program;</li><li>May participate in administering affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs;</li><li>May serve as agency's ADA coordinator;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>affirmative action programs;</li><li>interviewing and counseling techniques;</li><li>merit system selection process including recruitment, examination and classification;</li><li>needs and issues of patients, inmates, students and/or clients;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>develop and implement affirmative action plans;</li><li>compile, analyze and evaluate human resources records and statistical information;</li><li>investigate;</li><li>assess and define training requirements;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize human resources information systems.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Six (6) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance  or human resources management.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in an employment setting.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in public administration, human resources management, labor relations or a closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li><li>For state employees two (2) years of experience as an Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience overseeing programs for career training, apprenticeships and workforce development.</li><li>Experience with developing program guides and manuals.</li><li>Experience writing reports and other materials.</li><li>Experience with program management.</li><li>Experience working with various customers and being responsive to internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>In accordance with Connecticut General Statute, incumbents in this class must complete five (5) hours of training during the first year of service or designation and a minimum of three (3) hours biannually thereafter. This training shall include (1) state and federal discrimination laws and (2) internal discrimination investigation techniques which will be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.</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>

On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program Coordinator(Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>Wildlife Habitat Management Program<br><br><ul><li>Positions are needed year round 35-40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.</li></ul><br><strong>Position Highlights:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong><em>Crew Leader:</em></strong> Lead groups of seasonal maintainers. Must be a returning employee with knowledge of tasks, WMA properties, and our machinery used in the position.</li><li><strong><em>Maintainers:</em></strong> Maintain Wildlife Management Areas throughout the state and facilities in Burlington and Franklin.&nbsp;</li><li><strong><em>Technical Assistant:</em></strong> Create and manages GIS maps and databases and assists with drafting documents and web content.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.<br><br>2. Ensure that your application is complete.&nbsp;Indicate within the application the location(s) and position(s) for which you are applying.&nbsp;You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.<br><br>3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).&nbsp;These positions are hired on a rolling basis throughout the year as needed by seasonal workload and attrition. Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available.&nbsp;<br><br>4. For questions about these positions, please contact:&nbsp;Marlborough - <strong>Ann Kilpatrick</strong> - <a href="mailto:Ann.Kilpatrick@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ann.Kilpatrick@ct.gov</a> Burlington (Sessions WMA) - <strong>Pete Picone</strong> - <a href="mailto:Peter.Picone@ct.gov" target="_blank">Peter.Picone@ct.gov</a> or <strong>Teresa Clark</strong> - <a href="mailto:Teresa.Clark@ct.gov" target="_blank">Teresa.Clark@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><strong>All applicants must be able to:</strong><br><ul><li>Work as a team member or independently, be willing to work outdoors in natural habitats in a variety of adverse weather conditions and under potentially hazardous field conditions (e.g., bee stings or insect bites, poison ivy, rocky or uneven terrain);</li><li>Be willing to obtain a DEEP pesticide applicator's license and assist in applying herbicides (training and certification provided with no cost to employee);</li><li>Read paper and digital maps,navigate to worksites, and keep written records; and&nbsp;</li><li>Possess and maintain sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the required duties.    </li></ul><br><strong>Crew Leader:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Oversight of other seasonal staff;</li><li>Assisting in creating work plans and scheduling;&nbsp;</li><li>Using advanced abilities in specialized trades such as carpentry or small engine repair, operating chainsaws (if certified) or tractors with differing attachments (e.g., brush hog, backhoe); and&nbsp;</li><li>All duties of Seasonal Maintainer.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>Note:&nbsp;</strong>Crew Leaders must possess previous experience with the DEEP Wildlife Habitat Program and the ability to oversee other employees. They require proficiency with towing utility trailers, operating and maintaining power equipment, lawn and brush mowers, and all requirements for Seasonal Maintainer position.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>Seasonal Maintainer:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Maintaining parking lots and service roads (e.g., trash pick-up, mowing, weed control);&nbsp;</li><li>Constructing, installing and maintaining signs;&nbsp;</li><li>Painting and installing gates;&nbsp;</li><li>Controlling invasive plants through mechanical means and herbicide applications;&nbsp;</li><li>Planting trees and shrubs;</li><li>Maintaining water control structures and clearing dams;&nbsp;</li><li>Boundary posting;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintaining the Wildlife Division’s office buildings and grounds to include outbuildings, parking areas, service roads and shooting ranges at Franklin Swamp WMA and Sessions Woods WMA (may include trash removal, cleaning restrooms and kitchen area, washing windows, cleaning floors, painting and staining);&nbsp;</li><li>Maintenance of public shooting ranges in Glastonbury and Tolland; and</li><li>Other duties as assigned.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>Note:</strong> Opportunities to assist on other field projects (e.g., Pheasant stocking, Canada goose banding, bird surveys, forest inventory, public outreach, etc.) according to employee interest.<br><br><strong>Seasonal Technical Assistant:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Using ArcMap/ArcPro to create, organize, and maintain maps for state and private land habitat management assessments, plans, projects, site designations, hunting review team reports, and various technical guidance;&nbsp;</li><li>Gathering and summarizing data via oral and written communication;</li><li>Updating and maintaining project and expenditure tracking data bases;&nbsp;</li><li>Visiting sites to aid in preparation of habitat management plans and projects proposals and/or technical assistance;</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of general technical assistance material ;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducting field inspections of State agricultural lands to document land use activities and Licensee compliance;</li><li>Responding to phone calls from the public relating to various Wildlife Division programs and responsibilities (e.g., state land access, hunting regulations, wildlife identification, wildlife-human conflicts, etc.), and provide written guidance and outreach materials as needed;</li><li>Other duties may include assisting seasonal maintainers and/or biologists with any tasks included in Seasonal Maintainer position; and&nbsp;</li><li>Duties may include pelt tagging, data entry, basic report preparation, filing, and drafting purchase requests.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br>    Ability to follow instructions.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><strong>Seasonal Maintainer</strong><br><br><ul><li>Experience towing utility trailers;</li><li>Experience operating light and medium sized equipment (e.g., chainsaws, brush mowers and tractor w/bush hog, auger and backhoe attachments);&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with and utilizing trade skills (e.g., carpentry, woodworking, masonry, tree cutting); and</li><li>Experience with janitorial work.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Seasonal Technical Assistant</strong><br><br><ul><li>Experience working in/with Geographic Information System (GIS).</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:    <ul><li>Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.&nbsp;</li><li>Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.&nbsp;</li><li>College training in a specific field.&nbsp;</li><li>Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.</li></ul><br><h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

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