State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Motor Vehicle Division Manager (5804MP)

$47.97-$65.40 Hourly / $3,837.13-$5,231.58 BiWeekly /
$100,149.00-$136,544.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for assisting a Motor Vehicle Division Chief or other administrative official in the direction of the programs and operations of a division or for independently administering a small division reporting to an executive official.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers or assists in the administration of programs and operations of an assigned division or unit; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers or directs programs and operations of an assigned division or unit; 
  • Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; 
  • Designs and develops division programs and activities;
  • Implements new procedures, procedural revisions and regulations;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent departmental laws; 
  • Oversees and evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities;
  • Reviews reports of activities, inspections, investigations and complaints and recommends further actions;
  • Assists in resolution of problems and recommends corrective actions;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May represent Commissioner on sensitive division related activities including testimony at legislative hearings; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in business or public administration, personnel, production or quality assurance management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards.

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 administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • For state employees two (2) years of experience at the level of a Motor Vehicle Branch Operations Supervisor 2 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 65

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 Division Manager in Salary Group MP 65 approved effective November 29, 2013. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 5804MP; EST: 8/1/1948; REV: 12/15/2022;