Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) (40 Hour)

Recruitment #180921-2292AR-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

9/22/2018 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$45,994* - $59,367/year (*New State employees)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

10/5/2018 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management is currently accepting applications for a full-time, forty (40) hour per week, Connecticut Career Trainee (“CCT”) position to work in the Criminal Justice Planning and Policy Division.

The intent is to hire a Connecticut Careers Trainee and promote to the target class of Planning Analyst after successful completion of a prescribed training program. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on promoting a more effective and cohesive criminal justice system in the State of Connecticut.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Carolyn Kozak at (860) 418-6324 or opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: cover letters, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

NOTE:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have relevant experience in criminal justice, public policy, or have completed coursework or a degree in criminal justice, public policy, or another relevant field; and will have familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Conclusion

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.