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<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)&nbsp;is currently recruiting for a Processing Technician to join their Legal Affairs Unit (LAU) in Middletown, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;NEWState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</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>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. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>This position is full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with the potential for telework.</li><li>The LAU manages the agency's legal needs, which include responding to records requests, managing hearings, and overseeing agency regulations, legislative proposals, ethics matters, contracts, and litigation.</li></ul> ABOUT US The&nbsp;DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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. </li><li>Resume Policy: Per Public&nbsp;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.</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Note: The&nbsp;only way&nbsp;to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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). </li><li>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&nbsp;Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION: Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:&nbsp; <ul><li>Two (2) most recent performance evaluations</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13</li></ul> Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services &amp; Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.&nbsp;Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the&nbsp;DAS website&nbsp;by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in carrying out and maintaining a complex clerical processing service having a statewide impact. Services which have a statewide impact are defined as services which directly reach and assist members of the general public. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs the most complex duties related to an agency’s clerical processing functions;</li><li>Examines incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to state statutes and regulations;</li><li>Makes corrections and/or additions;</li><li>Devises follow up procedures to efficiently and effectively carry out activities;</li><li>Initiates and maintains communications with a wide variety of resources to verify information&nbsp;and complete transactions including other state employees, offices and outside officials such as attorneys, judicial and social welfare officials or representatives;</li><li>Interprets and applies state statutes and regulations relating to the particular processing service;</li><li>Makes decisions as to case status, transaction permissibility or admissibility;</li><li>Responds to internal and external inquiries for information and assistance;</li><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for office use&nbsp;and to meet recurring needs;</li><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Maintains records and logs;</li><li>Prepares status or statistical reports related to processing function;</li><li>Assists in maintaining general files in support of processing function;</li><li>Initiates correspondence in carrying out duties;</li><li>Types correspondence, forms, file documentation, etc. in support of processing function;</li><li>May process fees and maintain financial records;</li><li>May lead lower level clerical employees assisting in carrying out processing responsibilities;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>compose effective correspondence and forms;</li><li>read, comprehend and apply laws, regulations, and procedural guidelines;</li><li>organize and coordinate workflow;</li><li>articulate ideas and information effectively;</li><li>perform research assignments;</li><li>devise and maintain record keeping and filing systems;</li><li>examine documents for accuracy and completeness;</li><li>operate office equipment including computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Three (3) years of clerical work experience. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved a full range of clerical duties. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Office Assistant or Interpreter Clerk. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> 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. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience composing correspondence and forms;</li><li>Experience reading, comprehending, and applying laws, regulations, and procedural guidelines;</li><li>Experience organizing and coordinating workflow;</li><li>Experience operating office equipment and software;</li><li>Experience performing research assignments; and</li><li>Experience assisting attorneys and paralegals with projects in a law setting.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

State of Connecticut

Processing Technician

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you looking to work in our state providing safe and secure transportation for our agency? If so, we want you to join us!&nbsp;The&nbsp;State&nbsp;of&nbsp;Connecticut,&nbsp;the Department of Children and Families (DCF)&nbsp;is accepting applications for several qualified and motivated Maintainers (Driver/Equipment Operators) throughout Connecticut. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive difference in the community. Positions Details These positions will be full-time, 37.5 hours per week. After your initial training period, schedules are Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm and may include holidays, and weekends Daily travel is required in this position. This is a statewide recruitment, however applicants from the Bridgeport, Danbury. Milford, Norwalk, New Haven, and Waterbury areas are encouraged to apply. As a Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator), your key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Safely operate and maintain various types of vehicles and equipment.</li><li>Provide transportation services for agency needs, ensuring timely and secure delivery.</li><li>Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.</li><li>Strictly adhere to all safety regulations and protocols.</li><li>Successfully implement transportation schedules and routes as determined by the department.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to ensure flawless execution of daily tasks.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, maintenance, and reports.</li><li>Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external collaborators.</li></ul> Why Join Us? At the State of Connecticut, DCF, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and encouraging work environment. Our team is ambitious, dedicated, and driven to compete at a world-class level in providing services to our community. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can build a successful and fulfilling career with us. <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Join a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is featured on America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our growing job market and dedication to encouraging a growing workforce, Connecticut is an excellent choice for professionals and fresh graduates looking to start their careers.</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp; BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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. &nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>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. &nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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!&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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 Liz Pinette at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for performing duties a substantial amount of time (75%) in one or both of the following areas: <ul><li>Transportation of individuals serviced by the agency;</li><li>Grounds care (outside services) equipment operation.</li></ul> <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> See attached addendum. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>follow oral and written instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work;&nbsp;</li><li>learn policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;&nbsp;</li><li>record keep.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with and/or in the transportation of children, adults, and special needs populations.</li><li>Experience with basic record keeping such as logging information.</li><li>Experience creating and maintaining basic reports such as mileage reports.</li><li>Experience writing incident reports.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (37.5 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency?&nbsp; Do you want to continue helping in making commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?&nbsp; If so, read below &amp; apply today! TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT) invites&nbsp;qualified agency employees to apply for the position ofTransportation Maintainer 4 (Highly Skilled Tree Climber)in the Waterbury Maintenance facility.&nbsp; ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>CANDIDATES MUST INDICATE THEY HOLD A CURRENT AND VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL) WITH TANK ENDORSEMENT IN THE "LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS" SECTION OF THE APPLICATION, OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.&nbsp;</li><li>APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL) CLASS A OR B, REFLECTING THE "TANK ENDORSEMENT," AND VALID MEDICAL EXAMINER'S CARD (MEC) AT TIME OF INTERVIEW, OR THEY&nbsp;WILL&nbsp;NOT BE CONSIDERED.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm; which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>The Agency will conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 4 (Highly Skilled Tree Climber) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and experience to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; &nbsp;The eligible candidates participating in a skill evaluation practicum must be certified in aerial bucket truck, fall protection, which includes safety-harness and trauma strap, through the Department, prior to being eligible for interview and the skill evaluation practicum.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li></ul> CONTINUE TO ENJOY: <ul><li>Visit ourState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers</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&nbsp;Employer of the Year&nbsp;award by the&nbsp;Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>First shift (7:30am - 4:00pm)</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)&nbsp;</li></ul> THE ROLE: <ul><li>The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, performing highly skilled tree climber duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> WHO WE ARE:&nbsp; <ul><li>At DOT, our mission 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values&nbsp;here!</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FORASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our&nbsp;Applicant Reference Library&nbsp;for additional support throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp; <ul><li>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;</li></ul> BEFORE&nbsp;YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Meet Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;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. &nbsp;</li><li>Educational Credits:&nbsp;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.</li><li>Resume Policy:&nbsp;Per&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Timely Submission:&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Salary Calculations:&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.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Note:&nbsp;The&nbsp;only way&nbsp;to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER&nbsp;YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Referral Questions:&nbsp;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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare For An Interview:&nbsp;Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful&nbsp;Interview Preparation Guide&nbsp;to make the best impression!&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> QUESTIONS?&nbsp;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 Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.Giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.Giangarra@ct.gov</a> Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of highly skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadways, roadsides, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains highly complex mechanical equipment; may serve as trainer. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintenance, or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS: <ul><ul><li>Low bed type trailer tractor;</li><li>Hydraulic platform crane;</li><li>Tractor trailer with tilt trailer or twenty (20) cubic yard dump trailer;</li><li>Center Line Marking Machine (Truck);</li><li>Ten (10) wheel, GVW of fifty eight thousand (58,000) pounds and eight hundred (800) gallon tank;</li><li>Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: <ul><li>Backhoe;</li><li>Miller;</li><li>Forestry;</li></ul></li><li>Glycol vacuum scrubber with eight (8) foot pickup header;</li><li>Payloader with snow pusher;</li><li>Airfield deicing truck with forty-five (45) foot spray boom;</li><li>Double Wing Truck (Driver).</li></ul></ul> EQUIPMENT: <ul><ul><li>Motor graders;</li><li>Loader/backhoe;</li><li>Loader Mounted Snow Blower (Two thousand (2,000) ton per hour and over);</li><li>Snow Broom;</li><li>Liquid asphalt application/joint sealing machine.</li></ul></ul> DUTIES: <ul><ul><li>Backhoe operation;</li><li>Post pounder operator;</li><li>Vactor operator;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Lead person in boundary stone setting;</li><li>Lead person in test borings;</li><li>Lead Vendor in Place (VIP) inspector;</li><li>Trainer;</li><li>Performing highly skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;&nbsp;</li><li>Mechanical repair;&nbsp;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Highly skilled tree climbing work;</li><li>Sign erecting requiring complex rigging;</li><li>Center Line Marking Machine (Rear Switch Operator);</li><li>District Equipment Coordinator/Radio Room operator (lead);</li><li>District Projects Records Coordinator;</li><li>Multi-Media First Aid Trainer;</li><li>Highway Operations Center System Operator;</li><li>Acting crew leader;</li><li>May supervise a materials management stockroom;</li><li>Wildlife hazard control;</li><li>Radio monitoring and communication;</li><li>Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only);</li><li>In addition to other duties, may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;</li><li>Performs&nbsp;related duties as required.</li></ul></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>the construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance of highway and bridges or airports;&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 operate skillfully and make ordinary repairs to highly complex mechanical equipment as listed on the attached addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Three (3) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the operation of complex equipment or the performance of skilled tasks. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Highly skilled tree-related work experience</li><li>Highly skilled tree climbing experience</li><li>Certified in aerial bucket truck, and fall protection (which includes safety-harness and trauma strap), through the Department, prior to being eligible for interview and skill evaluation practicum</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal whenever their services are needed.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Transportation Maintainer 4 (40 Hour)(Highly Skilled Tree Climber)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, join our great team of engineering and construction management professionals and make an impact! Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of August 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction) positions in the Office of Construction, in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</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 has been 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> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location: Positions available in&nbsp;New Haven, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill, and Thomaston</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 here.</li><li>In the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit</li></ul>APPLICATION DETAILS <ul><li>Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.</li><li>A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.</li><li>Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training license number (if applicable), and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.</li></ul>THE ROLE Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Transportation Engineer Trainee positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. Discover the opportunity to: <ul><li>Problem solve, recommend, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner;</li><li>Contribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public;</li><li>Utilize computer aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel;</li><li>Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates.</li></ul> *SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY Promotional Opportunity Salary Transportation Engineer Trainee $72,629/annually After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) $81,047-$99,673/annually After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering), you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) $91,244-$117,842/annually ABOUT US The mission of the DOT is improving lives through transportation. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here. Watch the video below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp; BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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. &nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>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. &nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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!&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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 <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@ct.gov</a>. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Possession of a Bachelor's degree. NOTE:&nbsp;If the target job classification has a Minimum Qualification that requires specific licensure and/or the Bachelor's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific licensures and degree areas are required for appointment to the Transportation Engineer Trainee classification.&nbsp;Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>Possession of 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 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li></ul> NOTE: The following additional substitutions are allowed for the Target Class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering): <ul><li>Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience requirement: <ul><li>Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection.</li><li>Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils.</li><li>Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection.</li></ul></li><li>Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, at the level of a Welding Inspector (WI) or above, may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in position-relevant engineering or construction management area</li><li>Experience utilizing engineering-related computer software and/or construction management software</li><li>Experience working collaboratively in a team to meet goals and objectives</li><li>Experience communicating technical information to peers, supervisors, and managers in person, both verbally and in writing using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint</li><li>Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications</li><li>Experience simultaneously tracking and prioritizing activities or projects while adhering to deadlines and producing deliverables</li><li>Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <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> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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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