Recruitment #210621-2609DP-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 6/22/2021 2:00:00 PM |
Salary | $72,458 - $151,276/year (Individuals new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 7/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut, and is comprised of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut. Within the DCJ, the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney houses a number of specialized units, including Housing Matters.
We are recruiting for a full-time, forty (40) hours per week, DCJ Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney (prosecutor) position. The position is physically located in the Office of the Assistant State's Attorney for Housing Matters in Hartford, CT, with core hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The selected candidate:
Responsibilities as a criminal housing matters prosecutor requires independently handling, on a full time basis, actions involving one or more violations of any state or municipal health, housing, building, electrical, plumbing, fire or sanitation code, including violations occurring in commercial properties, or of any other statute, ordinance or regulation concerned with the health, safety or welfare of any occupant of any housing; and all other actions of any nature concerning the health, safety or welfare of any occupant of any place used or intended for use as a place of human habitation if any such action arises from or is related to its occupancy or right of occupancy.
The individual in this role will work directly with local code officials in reviewing reported violations and assisting in preparation of documentation for the initiation of prosecution.
NOTE: The incumbent will be required to complete a background check.
All applicants must include the following documents saved as one document within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission. Individuals invited to interview maybe required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include: writing samples, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
All communication with applicants will be through the JobAps system, so applicants are encouraged to check for updates to their JobAps portal account. Please ensure that you are utilizing the correct email address for notices to be sent to you from the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency’s human resources office at: DCJ.HR@ct.gov, 860-258-5800.
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
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.