State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator (5782AR)

$42.20-$54.27 Hourly / $3,375.71-$4,341.50 BiWeekly /
$88,106.00-$113,313.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles, Central Office this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in researching, developing, coordinating, enforcing and evaluating a comprehensive motor vehicle program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads/supervises lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs specialized programmatic duties in motor vehicle or driver licensing safety, enforcement, regulation or administration; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages program activities; 
  • Secures input for program and ensures conformance with requirements of federal and state laws; 
  • Develops or assists in development of program policy; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Coordinates and implements approved plans and mandated edicts; 
  • Makes recommendations on policies and standards; 
  • Coordinates implementation of plan; 
  • Evaluates progress of programs and prepares quarterly and annual reports; 
  • Develops and maintains accurate, auditable records; 
  • Recommends policies and procedures to improve enforcement of program; 
  • Coordinates training and education to ensure compliance; 
  • Assists in preparation of program budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with operating units, agencies and outside officials both within and outside of program unit who might impact on program activities; 
  • Prepares short and long-range plans; 
  • Makes recommendations for program improvements; 
  • Assigns and reviews work; 
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
  • Provides technical direction to program staff; 
  • Represents department at meetings; 
  • May direct staff and operations of a major program area; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • research principles and practices; 
    • program planning, development and evaluation; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • read, interpret and apply statutes and regulations; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in program administration, planning, coordination, development or evaluation.

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

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(34)-Statistics/Research/Planning

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 26

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 Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator in Salary Group AR 26 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Reviewed for content and revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-293

EFFECTIVE DATE

11/9/2023
CLASS: 5782AR; EST: 9/28/1984; REV: 11/13/2023;