Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) (40 Hour)

Introduction

Are you a current Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles employee looking to advance your career within the agency? If so, read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) invites its current eligible agency employees to apply for the position ofConnecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual)with a target class of Motor Vehicle Analystwithin the DMV's Legal Services Division (LSD) located in Wethersfield, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. THE ROLE The selected candidate will participate in a training program in the LSD's Case Processing Unit and will receive a progression of assignments to develop a greater understanding of the unit's functions and responsibilities. During the training period, the hired candidate will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the capacity as a Motor Vehicle Analyst within the division. PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program, incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class. The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All development programs must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class. Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Motor Vehicle Analyst is earned upon successful completion of your training program: Candidates with a bachelor's degree may be eligible to serve a 2-year development program. Candidates with a master's degree in public administration, business administration or related fieldmay be eligible to serve a 1-year development program. Candidates with three (3) years of technical experience in planning, management analysis, research, administrative and/or customer service functions may be eligible to serve a 3-year development program. *SALARY NOTE Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: AR 15, Step 5 ($65,384/year) Completion of 1 Year of Training:AR 16, Step 6 ($70,542/year) Master's degree: AR 15, Step 6 ($67,460/year) Completion of 1 Year of Training: AR 16, Step 7 ($72,661/year) The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Connecticut Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the master's degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned. For current state employees, compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class manual. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Monday - Friday Full-time (40 hours per week) First shift(8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Location: Wethersfield, CT Hybrid position (telework and in office) ABOUT US The Connecticut DMV's mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed abovefor 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. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out ourApplicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit ourApplicant Toolkitfor additional support throughout the recruitment process. 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 listed on the job posting. Resume Policy:PerPublic 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 emailingDAS.SHRM@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window). 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: Theonly wayto 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: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check yourPersonal Status Boardregularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information." Referral Questions:This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview:Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpfulInterview Preparation Guideto make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. 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 atwww.ct.gov/ethics. This employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization. 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 Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window). Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Oral and written communication skills; Ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; read, interpret and understand written material; perform basic arithmetical computations; interpret charts, graphs and tables; learn and reason; establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with case management in Salesforce Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines Experience dealing with customer complaints and conflict resolution Experience with handling confidential information Experience with communicating orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement Experience working with the DMV's administrative hearings process Experience with the use of virtual platforms for meetings

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.

Salary : $65,384 - $72,661