Policy Development Coordinator

The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) seeks to fill a full-time, forty (40) hours per week, Policy Development Coordinator position in the Comprehensive Planning and Intergovernmental Policy Division. 

 Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Carolyn Kozak, opm.recruitment@ct.gov, (860) 418-6324.

At any point during the recruitment process, you may be required to provide three (3) consecutive performance appraisals.

This is a delegated plan position, open to the public.

In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for the cost analysis and research used to develop state government policy for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. It coordinates the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy and programs for state agencies, towns and municipalities.

Anticipated duties of this position include, but are not limited to: support state policy development with regard to property tax relief and formula grant programs that benefit municipalities, companies and individuals; complete cost analysis and research to develop policies; review and analyze fiscal and program implications of established and proposed policy initiatives; develop and recommend  policies; draft legislative proposals to implement policy initiatives; develop strategic plans to implement policy initiatives; administer and manage municipal grant programs providing property tax relief to municipalities, companies and individuals; collect, analyze, audit, and publish municipal data; maintain relationships with municipal officials and the Office of Fiscal Analysis; prepare and submit statutory reports to the General Assembly; complete and provide statistical analysis and written reports as requested by municipal and state elected officials; certify assessors and revaluation companies and their personnel;  supervise staff; represent the Secretary on various boards, commissions, task forces, etc.; and performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation; considerable knowledge of state, federal and municipal legislative processes; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and evaluate policy and programs; ability to coordinate and implement policy development activities and prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.

1. 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.

2. A Master's degree in public administration or political science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

The preferred candidate will have experience working in state or local government, experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel at an advanced level, and will be familiar working with Access databases.

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.

If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact Carolyn Kozak at 860-418-6324 or Carolyn.Kozak@ct.gov.