License And Applications Analyst

The Department of Administrative Services' Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM), part of Construction Services, is currently accepting applications for a License and Applications Analyst to process credentials for Building Officials and Fire Marshals. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and located at 450 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, CT.

OEDM performs credentialing responsibilities - including training, testing and records maintenance - for the nine subcategories of building code enforcement officials and the three categories of fire officials, as well as provides code-related instruction to individuals in the allied trade and design professions. It is critical that the License and Applications Analyst has experience working with the Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies that govern the credentialing of these officials.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Administrative Services, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. (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: performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Mitchell Samal at Mitchell.j.samal@ct.gov, (860) 713-5107.

In a state agency, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involving the processing of license and registration applications in an agency with regulatory responsibility for specific industries or businesses.

Assists in administration of licensure, certification and/or permitting functions; reviews, evaluates and analyzes factors and incidents impacting on regulatory responsibility including applications for licensure, certification and proper permit authority for compliance to relevant agency statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; processes initial and renewal applications; responds to mail, telephone and personal inquiries from consumers, governmental agencies, interested parties requesting information concerning entities regulated by department; explains regulatory laws and agency regulations to applicants, licensees and consumers; conducts research, collects data and analyzes information relating to application review process; provides technical assistance to clerical staff; authorizes issuance of licenses, permits and/or certifications; may participate in public hearings concerning issuance, revocation or amendment of certificates, licenses or permits; may review documents and related materials for criminal convictions and bankruptcy files; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of relevant licensure, certification or permit functions of regulated entities; knowledge of relevant regulated industry operations, practices and procedures: basic knowledge of statistics; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and other written materials pertaining to entities regulated by department; ability to research, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive written reports; ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of experience performing technical or complex clerical duties involving the review or processing of licenses, certifications or permits for a governmental regulatory agency or in a regulated industry.
Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Office Assistant.

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.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Working knowledge of the statutes and regulations regarding credentialing of building code officials and fire officials
  
• Experience maintaining a database to complete tasks to schedule
  
• Customer service skills
  
• Ability to research and compile summary reports for compliance conferences or revocation hearings
  
• Ability to lead employees in credentialing processes and procedures

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.