Recruitment #210713-2035AR-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 7/20/2021 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $62,818 - $79,582/year |
Job Type | Open to Agency Employees |
Close Date | 7/27/2021 11:59:00 PM |
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Consumer Protection, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
*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).
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: a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Neumann at jennifer.neumann@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
In a state agency, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in investigating, negotiating, mediating or researching consumer complaints or responding to consumer requests for technical assistance.
All Agencies: Receives consumer complaints and/or inquiries by phone, in writing and in person; independently investigates complaints or conducts research in response to inquiry, determines proper course of action or referral; provides technical assistance and responds to technical consumer inquiries; contacts individuals and companies by phone or in writing to notify them of complaint and request information relating to consumer's/claimant's problem; reviews applicable statutes, regulations and previous decisions of agency to determine whether violations may have occurred or to determine appropriate action to be taken; provides consumer with all pertinent information and advises consumer about available courses of action or informs utility company, landlord or business of corrective action to be taken; keeps records and writes reports; may negotiate or mediate between parties; may prepare reports for and participate in hearings; may draft cease and desist orders; performs related duties as required.
Workers' Compensation Commission: Serves as liaison in the coordination of educating workers, employers, and other interested parties concerning rights and duties under the law and creation of safety measures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and disease; coordinates other resource individuals to provide education programs to train workers' compensation representatives of local union and community organizations; may assist in providing training programs; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of functions of regulatory agencies and other sources of consumer assistance; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in conducting investigations or research; ability to make appropriate referrals; ability to gather information from consumers and assistance resources; ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations relating to consumer complaints or technical inquiries, ability to utilize computer software.
Five (5) years of experience in technical public contact capacity in a governmental regulatory agency or a large business organization.
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.