STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Inspection Aide

Hybrid

Recruitment #230815-4879PS-001

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Introduction




The State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is looking to hire an Inspection Aide in the Investigations Division in Hartford, CT, in a hybrid work environment!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
WHO WE ARE

The CT DCP mission is to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace, safe products and services for consumers in the industries that we license, regulate and enforce.

The Department has several divisions and operational groups, each with its own area of expertise including Education and Outreach, Communications, Legislative and Policy, Legal, Drug Control, Foods and Standards, License Services, Investigations, Gaming, Liquor Control, Occupational & Professional Licensing and Operations.

The Investigations Division protects the public from unfair or deceptive business practices, fraud, and scams that affect the Connecticut marketplace, including those sometimes associated with home improvement, homemaker companion agencies and real estate sales. The Division enforces the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) and helps to mediate disputes between buyers and sellers.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform basic technical duties in support of the division's units
  • Deal with the public, other agencies, jurisdictions, or private organizations in regulatory work
  • May conduct field inspections
  • Assist inspectors and investigators with cases for investigation
  • Write reports on findings and perform related duties as required
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-time (An average scheduled work week will be 40 hours.)
  • First shift
  • Location:  Hartford, CT
  • Hybrid work environment (combination of on-site and remote work)
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Selection Plan

To Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • 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.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Important Information After You Apply:

  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • 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.
  • 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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov or 860-713-5176.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a State agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic technical inspection or regulatory work.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs basic technical duties of field inspection; deals with the public, other agencies, jurisdictions, or private organizations in regulatory work such as agriculture, consumer protection, environmental, food services, legalized gambling, motor vehicle, public safety, and weights and measures; makes field inspections; assists inspectors with cases for investigation; takes samples of the premises, products, vehicles, etc.; writes reports on findings; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to conduct basic inspections and investigations; ability to interpret and apply law enforcement and regulatory requirements of the assigned agency; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience or training which would provide the knowledge, skill, and ability indicated above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience performing assigned tasks without supervision
  • Experience performing internet research using fundamental analytical techniques
  • Experience writing reports
  • Experience with Microsoft office suite and social media sites

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A complete physical examination may be required prior to employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may occasionally be exposed to moderately disagreeable job conditions.

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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