Director of Manufacturing(Community Development Assistant Administrator)

Director of Manufacturing

Community Development Assistant Administrator

Recruitment #260406-7059MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 4/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $111,028 - $151,386/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 4/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a current DECD employee looking for the next step in your career?

If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications from current agency employees for a Community Development Assistant Administrator to serve as a Director of Manufacturing in Hartford, CT.

What We Offer

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  
  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday schedule
• First shift hours, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
• Office: Office of Manufacturing, Economic Development Division, Dept. of Economic and Community Development
• Location:450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
• Hybrid opportunity, combination of in-office and telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy
  
  

THE ROLE

The Director of Manufacturing will focus on managing the office's operations, including, but not limited to:

• Supervision of staff
• Overseeing the Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF) budget
• Coordinating the activities of the MIF Board
• Managing external relationships and contracts
• Ensuring adequate oversight and effective administration of MIF programs.
  
  

About Us

The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy. The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture.

Selection Plan

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. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: 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.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: 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.
• Note: 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.
  
  

After You Apply

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
  
  

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Economic and Community Development this class is accountable for supporting the administration of the programs, customer service and operations of a division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists in directing staff and operations of division;
• Attract companies from targeted industry sectors to business opportunities in Connecticut;
• Manage the marketing and media incentives;
• Promote and enhance Connecticut’s film, television and digital-media assets;
• Oversee the Film and Digital Media Production Tax Credit Program;
• Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops and evaluates related policy and procedures;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff;
• Assists in preparation of division budget;
• Maintains contacts with customers both within and outside of division who might impact program activities to develop working relationships and protocols that support customer services and project management;
• Provides support internally and through management of key customer relationships;
• Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels and may manage selected projects;
• Assists in implementing performance review standards for division staff;
• Conducts quality improvement activities through customer contact and independent project reviews;
• Utilizes customer relationships to develop new programs and initiatives supporting agency goals;
• Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations on division or agency activities;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May represent Commissioner on various boards and commissions;
• May supervise and/or lead quality improvement teams and other agency committees;
• May participate in legislative hearings relating to department;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• and ability to apply management principles and practices;
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• principles and practices of planning economic and community development at federal, state and local level;
• industry, practices, markets and locational issues;
• Knowledge of real estate development and finance principles;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• negotiation skills;
• Considerable ability to
• analyze and solve problems;
• implement a customer service program;
• Ability to analyze plans and proposals.
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Ten (10) years of professional experience in housing, economics, residential and/or commercial finance, business development, industrial development or community development.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been as a working supervisor and/or performing the most complex tasks as a specialist.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of Community Development Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• 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.
• A Master's Degree in planning, economics, housing, urban development, finance, business and/or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program management and compliance.
• Experience directing staff.
• Experience working to provide program solutions to address challenges faced by Connecticut's manufacturing sector.
• Experience managing boards and industry partnerships. Experience with manufacturing events planning.
  
  

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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