STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Policy Development Coordinator

Recruitment #220323-1581MP-001

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Introduction

ABOUT US
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) seeks to hire a Policy Development Coordinator in the Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP) Office of Responsible Growth Unit.  
 
YOUR ROLE
In this position you will lead the staff in the Office of Responsible Growth Unit.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that recommends policy priorities and advises and assists leadership in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government in developing plans, policies, programs, and legislation to promote responsible growth areas.

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position located in Hartford, CT.  

We offer a competitive benefits package, excellent health care, generous leave policies, retirement plan, and more!  We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

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Selection Plan

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

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, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 

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.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applicants to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.  Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Any questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for the cost analysis and research used to develop state government policy for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. It coordinates the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy and programs for state agencies, towns and municipalities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In this position the incumbent will perform the following duties: 

  • Lead the Office of Responsible Growth Unit in the Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division, including the supervision of three staff;
  • Provide oversight of the legislative process for the revision, adoption, and implementation of the Conservation and Development Policies: The Plan for Connecticut, including outreach to and coordination among affected state agencies, regional councils of governments (COGs), and municipalities; 
  • Ensure that OPM fulfills its statutory and regulatory roles associated with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) and provide guidance to agencies as needed;
  • Liaison to the CT Councils of Governments (CTCOG);
  • Review COG spending plans and administer annual COG grant-in-aid, known as Regional Services Grants (RSG);
  • Administer discretionary grants under the Regional Performance Incentive Program (RPIP);
  • Lead efforts to further consolidate and geographically align (where practical) the boundaries of various functional planning and service delivery areas;
  • Prepare various statutorily required reports;
  • Monitor municipal compliance with various legislative mandates and update OPM’s website as needed;
    • Discretionary state funding eligibility, including OPM waiver letters for outdated local plans of conservation and development.
    • Revisions to local cannabis zoning regulations, and summarize for monthly Social Equity Council meetings.
    • New or revised affordable housing plans.
  • Advise on proposed legislation and regulations as warranted;
  • Serve as OPM's designee on the Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board;
  • Serve as OPM’s alternate designee on the Water Planning Council and
  • Represent OPM on working groups associated with the Commission on Connecticut's Development and Future.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation; considerable knowledge of state, federal and municipal legislative processes; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and evaluate policy and programs; ability to coordinate and implement policy development activities and prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.

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 public administration or political science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have the following:
  • Experience with a broad range of land use planning issues and related regulatory functions of government;
  • Experience communicating complex information in simplified terms, both orally and in written correspondence;
  • Experience solving problems and developing solutions through consensus building;
  • Experience dealing with local, regional, state and federal government officials;
  • Experience with the State of Connecticut legislative process and associated online tools; and
  • Experience administering grant programs.

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.





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