Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) (40 Hour) Target Class: Planning Analyst #260427-2292AR-001

Introduction
The State of Connecticut ’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is currently recruiting for a Connecticut Careers Trainee , target class Planning Analyst , located in our Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP) Office of Responsible Growth (ORG).

As a Connecticut Careers Trainee, you will receive training and mentorship to develop skills, working with a small planning team that recommends policy priorities and advises and assists leadership in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government in developing plans, policies, programs, and legislation to promote sustainable land use.


What We Can Offer You

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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.

• LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management
• ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
• WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
  
  
  

APPOINTMENT
The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class. The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.

Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service.

All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All development programs must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class.

Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Planning 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 planning, public administration or a closely related field may be eligible to serve a 1-year development program.
• Candidates with three (3) years of professional experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations may be eligible to serve a 3-year development program.
  
  
  

SALARY NOTE

First Year Of Training

• Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: AR 15 Step 1 ($54,388/year)
• Master's degree in planning, public administration or closely related field: AR 15 Step 2 ($56,354/year)
  
  
  

Second Year Of Training

• 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.


About Us
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) provides information and analysis to help formulate public policy for the state. The Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP) Office of Responsible Growth Unit (ORG) works with the Governor’s office, the CT General Assembly, other state agencies, Councils of Governments and municipalities to coordinate sustainable development and conservation across the state.


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Selection Plan

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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.
• 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

• 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 helpful Interview Preparation Guide to 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 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 opm.recruitment@ct.gov .


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 This Position The Incumbent Will Train To

• Assist in the development, adoption and implementation of the State's comprehensive plan: the Conservation and Development Policies Plan (C&D Plan);
• Assist in the administration of housing-growth related programs;
• Identify, evaluate and make recommendations for tools to achieve state priorities around conservation and development and to promote sustainable land use among state, regional and local agencies;
• Provide technical resources and assistance to staff, state agencies, and state and local government officials relative to a variety of comprehensive planning issues, such as, transportation, housing, natural resources protection, hazard mitigation, resiliency, and economic development;
• Assist coordinating with councils of governments and reviewing regional plans;
• Review proposed legislation/regulations, conduct legislative research, and prepare legislatively mandated reports;
• Develop statewide policies and provide advisory reports, as required, in support of the C&D Plan;
• Represent OPM on various advisory boards, committees and workgroups, as assigned;
• Serve as OPM liaison to various state agencies, councils of government and municipalities.
• Review Bond Commission agendas under CGS Sec. 16a-31(c);
• Review Private Activity Bonds under CGS 32-141(b).
  
  
  

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

• College training in planning, public administration, urban studies, community development, geography, sustainable policy or management, or a closely related field;
• Experience or training with a broad range of land use planning and development issues and related regulatory functions of government (e.g. affordable housing, economic and community development, public infrastructure, natural resources conservation, zoning, etc.) through coursework, work experience or internships;
• Experience or training related to implementing and/or developing organizational strategic plans; project plans; equity, diversity and inclusion plans, legislative agendas, or other organizational planning documents through coursework, work experience or internships;
• Experience researching, writing, communicating, analyzing and discerning trends, and communicating complex information in simplified terms through coursework, work experience or internships;
• Experience managing multiple and varied assignments, and working in a collaborative environment through coursework, work experience or internships;
• Experience establishing, maintaining and building productive working relationships with government officials (federal, state, regional and local), community groups and the public through coursework, work experience or internships; and,
• Experience or training related to monitoring and/or participating in the State of Connecticut legislative process through coursework, work experience or internships.
  
  
  
  

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.