STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Unit Supervisor

Recruitment #190308-8952CL-001

Introduction

                                    

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) has one vacancy for a Unit Supervisor in the Torrington Area Office, 62 Commercial Blvd, Torrington, CT. This is a 40 hours per week position, operating 1st shift.

Selection Plan

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

State Employees may be required to provide their two (2) most recent service ratings.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen@CT.gov, 203-207-5185.

*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 a state agency this class is accountable for supervising clerical employees involved in general clerical activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Determines priorities, assigns and reviews work; coordinates workflow; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; maintains office records; serves as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials, etc.; handles counseling or disciplinary problems; develops work performance and procedural standards and guidelines; recommends staffing changes and assists in recruitment and selection of personnel; compiles data and prepares reports; develops and maintains filing systems, forms and office procedures; handles telephone and written inquiries for information and assistance; explains agency policy to staff and public; maintains inventory control; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of office systems and procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to schedule and prioritize workflow; considerable supervisory ability; ability to read, understand and apply a variety of materials; ability to perform arithmetic computations; ability to operate office equipment which includes personal computers or other electronic equipment; ability to operate office suite software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of general clerical experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved a full range of general clerical duties as an Office Assistant, Interpreter Clerk or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling six (6) months to a maximum of two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

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.