STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Manager of Regulatory Compliance

Recruitment #181211-6363MP-001

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, is recruiting for one  (1) Manager of Regulatory Compliance - Central Office Hartford, CT. 

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Social 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.

Candidates selected for interview must bring the following at the time of interview:

•Two most recent service ratings and attendance records for the past two years.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Kelly Geary at
kelly.geary@ct.gov, 860-424-5083.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Social Services and Developmental Services, this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing a major program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Manages staff and operations of a program; coordinates, plans and manages activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assist in development of related policy; evaluates staff; analyzes federal and state statues, programming documents and regulations to insure appropriate policies and procedures; determines priorities and develops necessary plans to meet program objectives; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding regulatory policies and procedures; reviews statutes and regulations; prepares reports and correspondence; serve on committees and task forces where input from field public, constituents and other related officials is sought; agency point of contact for all legislative and regulatory activities; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of principles and methods of  social services programs and administration; knowledge of methods and procedures of regulatory and legislative research and processes;  knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and recommend administrative regulations; ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate action; ability to analyze and interpret statistical reporting data; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in a social service agency providing planning and development of legislative and/or regulatory programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been a supervisory or consultative capacity with programmatic and administrative responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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 a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with the state or federal legislative process.
  • Experience representing a state agency before state or federal legislative bodies.
  • Experience reviewing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on legislation that affect agency interests within the state or federal legislative process.
  • Experience coordinating the planning, execution and management of legislative proposals.
  • Experience collaborating with agency subject matter experts to respond to legislative and executive branch inquiries.
  • Ability to assess the political environment in terms of impact on agency mission, programs and budget.
  • Ability to provide legislative affairs advice and assistance to executive leadership.
  • Experience supervising and developing junior staff.

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.