State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Board of Firearms Permit Examiners Office Manager (5519MP)

$32.12-$43.80 Hourly / $2,569.35-$3,503.41 BiWeekly /
$67,060.00-$91,439.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners this class is accountable for directing the day-to-day operations of the office.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Chairperson of the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of the administrative office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and administrative operations on behalf of the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners including correspondence for FOI requests, purchasing and accounts payable;
  • Coordinates, plans and administers appeals process and ensures timely completion;
  • Develops or assists in development of board policy and procedures;
  • Prepares and maintains budget;
  • Receives appeals and coordinates processing including scheduling appeal hearings, reviewing case materials and corresponding with all parties involved;
  • Obtains input from concerned parties regarding appeals;
  • Responds to inquiries regarding appeals process, appeal status, board decisions;
  • Maintains documentation regarding appeals and decisions;
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality throughout all operations;
  • Coordinates and attends meetings;
  • Prepares minutes, correspondence and reports;
  • Testifies before appropriations committee regarding budget;
  • Drafts and processes changes in legislation;
  • Serves as primary liaison regarding appeal process and office administration issues;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • relevant state laws, statutes and regulations;
    • principles and practices of business and public administration with an emphasis on effective organization, administration and management;
    • governmental fiscal and budgetary practices;
    • purchasing principals and procedures;
    • human resources administration;
    • legislative process in Connecticut;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to analyze problems and effect solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in business or public administration.

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 business or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(12)-General Administration and Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 56

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 Board of Firearms Permit Examiners Office Manager in Salary Group MP 56 approved effective October 28, 2016. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/22/2022
CLASS: 5519MP; EST: 10/28/2016; REV: 7/6/2022;