State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Licensing Examination Assistant (5417AR)

$32.40-$41.05 Hourly / $2,591.92-$3,283.64 BiWeekly /
$67,649.00-$85,703.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigation Section this class is accountable for assisting in technical duties relating to the professional licensure and certification programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade in the performance of assigned tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead paraprofessional and clerical employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists professional staff in the administration of the licensure and certification program; 
  • Receives, reviews and evaluates applications for health professions; 
  • Administers licensing examinations; 
  • Prepares narrative and statistical reports on licensing activities; 
  • Composes informational material on licensure requirements and procedures; 
  • Provides information to applicants; 
  • Acts as liaison with professional boards and commissions; 
  • Attends board meetings and provides assistance when requested; 
  • Conducts research, data collection and analysis; 
  • Performs special projects; 
  • Meets with various state and national professional associations; 
  • Provides technical assistance to clerical staff; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the principles of professional licensure and certification programs; 
    • testing techniques, 
    • statistics; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • read, interpret and apply laws, regulations and other written materials; 
    • research, analyze and evaluate data; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in professional or complex clerical work involving professional licensure, certification or testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel within the State in the course of their daily work.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 20

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Licensing Examination Assistant in Salary Group AR 20 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section. Reviewed for content.) Final No. 23-268

EFFECTIVE DATE

11/06/2023
CLASS: 5417AR; EST: 2/15/1985; REV: 11/6/2023;