State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Vending Facility Supervisor (9080AR)

$46.53-$59.54 Hourly / $3,721.88-$4,762.84 BiWeekly /
$97,141.00-$124,310.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services this class is accountable for supervising Field Representatives – Services for the Blind engaged in overseeing legally blind clients who are operating small businesses or vending facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Business Enterprises Program Manager or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Field Representatives – Services for the Blind and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Make recommendations on policies or standards; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Supervises the planning, development and promotion of business opportunities for legally blind individuals relating to the operation of vending facilities which can include candy/cigarette stores, gift shops, snack bars, food service facilities, etc.; 
  • Assists in the selection of facilities operators; 
  • Surveys sites for suitable new location of vending facilities; 
  • Secures services of architects and/or engineers for assistance in renovations of operational locations as well as for recommendation on equipment selection and usage; 
  • Monitors program budget to ensure adequate funds for continued program operations; 
  • Authorizes program expenditures; 
  • Follows request for proposals process and negotiates vending machine contracts; 
  • Provides assistance and advice to field staff regarding regulations, policies, procedures and personnel matters; 
  • Coordinates enrollment process to provide health insurance benefits for clients; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • small business operation including purchasing, bidding, contract preparation/review and bookkeeping; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
  • Knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • the principles and practices of retail sales; 
    • restaurant management; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communications skills; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in retail sales and/or restaurant operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in the operation of all aspects of a small business.

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, restaurant management, or other related area may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • One (1) year as a Field Representative - Services for the Blind may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to work an unscheduled work week.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(04)-Business Management

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 28

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 Vending Facility Supervisor in Salary Group AR 28 approved effective October 1, 2019. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-030

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/22/2024
CLASS: 9080AR; EST: 9/25/1964; REV: 3/4/2024;