Durational Project Manager
Vocational Village Project Manager (Hybrid)
Recruitment #220927-0415VR-001
| Location |
Wethersfield, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 10/6/2022 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $118,876-$162,091/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 10/20/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference?
If so, we encourage you to discover this opportunity!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated Durational Project Manager (Vocational Village Project Manager) to join our team at the DOC Central Office in Wethersfield, CT.
Our Mission:
Position Highlights:
This exciting opportunity will address the vocational needs of incarcerated individuals and assist this population in obtaining and retaining meaningful employment upon release.
This is a full-time durational position, which will initially be appointed for a two-year period, with the possibility of being extended for 1-2 years based on agency needs and available funding.
In this role, you will develop and manage the Vocational Village program working in partnership with departments within the Department of Correction and other state agencies.
This project will include the coordination of an Employer Engagement and Education effort and the establishment of:
- Truck Body Assembly shop
- Pickup truck "up-fitting" operation
- Small engine repair/maintenance shop
- Vocational education welding program
- Manufacturing training program
- Commercial driver training and CDL preparation
This position will work out of the DOC Central Office located at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, CT. This hybrid opportunity is full-time, 40 hours per week with a Monday through Friday schedule.
What we can offer you:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Excellent health and dental coverage;
- A generous retirement plan;
- Paid time off;
- A healthy work - life balance!
Learn more about how you can make an impact with DOC!
Selection Plan
Application Process:
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications 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.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
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.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Contact Information:
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency makes or conducts a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
In this role, you will have be responsible for:
- Development of program materials, policies and procedures
- Project management planning oversight and coordination with multiple stakeholders
- Coordination and management of communications associated with the project
- Development, processing and monitoring of contracts and Memorandums of Understanding with partner agencies
- Recruitment and hiring of program staff
- Sourcing and procurement of project related equipment, materials and supplies
- Procurement and construction of new ancillary out buildings and program space
- Monitoring, tracking and reporting of project progress and performance
- Development of project reports
- Development and oversight of project and program budgets
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
project management; principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of professional experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must been in a consultative capacity with programmatic and administrative or project management responsibilities in the specific area of assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- 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.
- A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Complex project management experience;
- Experience leading subprojects involving multiple technical and business work streams and acting as a single point of contact for these projects;
- Experience developing work readiness programs;
- Experience communicating with a diverse group of individuals over the phone, in person, and in writing;
- Experience leading staff and managing productivity, defining expectations and establishing measurable goals;
- Manufacturing experience;
- Experience working with federal funding/federal grants and federal reporting requirements.
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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