Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual)

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

DRS is currently seeking to fill multiple Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT)positions for the Downtown Hartford office at 450 Columbus Boulevard. These positions will be responsible for learning to independently collect an array of Connecticut tax types.The target class for the CCT position is Revenue Agent 1.

The positions are full-time, 40 hours per week. The work schedule is 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Applicants are required to upload a copy of their official college transcript with the application submission. Candidates being selected for hire will be required to provide official college transcripts.

Qualified current State employees being considered for further steps in the hiring process wil be required to submit their last two performance appraisals while qualified non-state employees being considered for further steps in the hiring process will be required to submit three professional supervisory letters of reference.

This position is non-competitive. Open to the public.

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; performs related duties as required.

Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software.

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

NOTE:

1. If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification.

2. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

Strong oral and interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills and some knowledge of and ability to interpret rules and regulations pertaining to collection procedures is preferred. 

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.