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

The Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division, Policy Research and Evaluation Unit at the Office of Policy and Management is at the center of the state’s criminal justice system, providing research, analysis and technical support to a range of state criminal justice agencies.

We are currently seeking to hire a Connecticut Careers Trainee who will be promoted to the target class of Planning Analyst after successful completion of a prescribed training program. Candidates should possess excellent critical thinking skills, a firm grasp of mathematical and logical concepts, an aptitude for oral and written communication, and most importantly the desire to learn.

This position is full-time; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Candidates who do not submit the required document will not be considered.

Questions about these requirements 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: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

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

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.

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.

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

NOTE:

1. 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.
2. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

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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.