State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Seasonal Worker (5704VR)

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$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class performs tasks and duties of a seasonal nature by providing services to clients or the public.

Work areas covered by this class shall include the assignments and hourly rates as listed below:

 Assignment Minimum Hourly
Rates  		Maximum Hourly
Rates 
 General  $15.69  $17.00
 Patient Care Service  $15.69  $17.00
 Maintenance  $15.69  $17.00
 Laboratory Assistant  $15.69  $17.00
 Recreational Aide  $15.69  $17.00
 Transportation Services (Bus Driver)  $15.69  $17.00
 Tourist Information Clerk  $15.69  $17.00
 Specialized Recreational Services  $15.69  $17.00
 Tourist Information Coordinator  $15.69  $17.00
 Information Technology System Analysis  $19.00  $22.00
 Professional Engineering *  $19.44  $22.51
 Legal  $19.00  $22.00

Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria:

  • Returning Seasonal Workers may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate.

OR

  • Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate.
OR

  • Undergraduate or graduate students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each full year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year.
NOTE: Determination of hourly rate is based on the above criteria. Additional compensation is based on only one criteria. It is not intended for individuals to receive additional compensation through application of the multiple criteria listed above.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise other seasonal employees.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

See attached Addendum

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; 
    • operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; 
  • Knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding an individual’s behavior; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • techniques of assigned specialty skills; 
  • Ability to
    • assist individuals in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; 
    • understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; 
  • Adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; 
  • Some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
  • Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operate a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

APPOINTMENT

  • Permanent status cannot be attained while working in this classification. This class cannot be used to circumvent employment status or benefit eligibility.
  • Incumbents may not work more than six (6) months, the equivalent of 1040 hours, per twelve (12) calendar months. Appointing authorities using this job class must ensure statutory requirements are met.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(99)-Unassigned or Unknown

BARGAINING UNIT

(04)-OTHER NON-BARGAINING

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

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 Seasonal Worker in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective August 17, 2023. (Revised to modify Purpose of Job Class to increase minimum wage) Item No. 23-290

*NOTE: Item No. 23-309_Seasonal Worker (5704VR) which was implemented on February 9, 2024 and modifies the hourly rate for Professional Engineering is effective 07/01/2023.

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/01/2024

ADDENDUM

  • EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
    • GENERAL:
      • Performs clerical tasks such as filing, typing, copying, recording information, answering telephone, reception duties, computing, office machine operation, routine library tasks, inventory, stockroom, mail processing, cashiering, etc.; 
      • Makes change; 
      • Rings up fees; 
      • Balances receipts; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • PATIENT CARE SERVICES:
      • Under supervision incumbents are assigned to cottages, buildings, living areas, classrooms and provide assistance to clients in activities of daily living; 
      • Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of clients; 
      • Performs housekeeping duties; 
      • Aids clients in personal activities such as dressing, bathing, etc.; 
      • Participates in client social and recreational activities; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • MAINTENANCE:
      • Performs maintenance tasks in areas such as road building and equipment, grounds care, custodial and/or housekeeping and food services, traffic counting; may operate a motor vehicle; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • LABORATORY ASSISTANT:
      • Performs routine laboratory duties; 
      • Prepares simple solutions, culture media and reagents, etc; 
      • Makes simple stains, solutions; 
      • Cleans and sterilizes equipment, etc,; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • RECREATIONAL AIDE:
      • Conducts recreational activities for patients, clients, residents in areas such as field trips, sports and social activities; 
      • Cleans area and maintains equipment; 
      • Assists in ensuring safety of clients, patients and residents; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (BUS DRIVER):
      • Incumbents in this class required to drive a large school bus the majority of their time shall be assigned to this service and functional title; 
      • Incumbents will drive a large bus on a regular basis and may operate other motor vehicles as necessary; 
      • Incumbents driving school buses shall maintain a good driving record;
      • Performs related duties as required. 
    • TOURIST INFORMATION CLERK:
      • Assists tourists by providing information on highway directions, tourist and camping facilities, points of interest and events in state; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • SPECIALIZED RECREATION SERVICES:
      • Serves as a Community or Resident Specialist and provides a variety of specialized recreation services; 
      • Plans and implements leisure activities; 
      • Oversees seasonal workers and volunteers in a variety of leisure time activities; 
      • Responsible for maintenance and care of equipment, supplies and facilities; 
      • Transports clients; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • TOURIST INFORMATION COORDINATOR:
      • Plans work schedules of informational display exhibits; 
      • Maintains liaison between Tourist Information Clerks in the field; 
      • Prepares reports on distribution of printed materials; 
      • Supervises a group of seasonal employees; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ANALYSIS:
      • Performs basic information technology support functions under supervision; 
      • Provides basic help desk support to end users; 
      • Refers more complex problems to higher level information systems staff; 
      • Provides basic support to users in the use of software applications; 
      • Provides assistance in installation and configuration of local and network printers, scanners and other peripherals; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING:
      • Performs basic engineering tasks under supervision; 
      • Reviews basic design plans; 
      • Performs mathematical computations and calculations; 
      • Uses CADD system and other computer applications; 
      • Collects and enters data; 
      • Accompanies engineers on field reviews; 
      • Assists with preparation of reports; 
      • Performs related duties as required.
    • LEGAL
      • Assists supervising attorneys in all legal problems; 
      • Conducts research and analysis in law and facts with reference to pending questions; 
      • Assists in preparation of legal memoranda, materials and cases for supervising attorneys and staff; 
      • Performs related duties as required.

CLASS: 5704VR; EST: 4/1/1967; REV: 2/9/2024;