Introduction
The Motor Vehicle Analyst role within Branch Operations is an essential contributor to the smooth and effective functioning of daily branch activities. This position supports staff in resolving complex customer concerns, manages appointment workflows, evaluates operational data, and helps maintain efficient, high quality service delivery.
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Position Details
Branch Operations schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- First Shift
- Office/On-Site
The Role
Working under the direction of the Division Chief and a Program Coordinator, the Motor Vehicle Analyst serves as a knowledgeable resource for Branch Operations, assisting with administrative responsibilities, research efforts, operational planning, and customer service initiatives.
Thriving in this fast paced, customer centered environment requires professionalism, courtesy, strong collaboration, and consistent reliability. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy staying engaged, balancing independent tasks with teamwork, and taking pride in meaningful progress. Candidates with a solid DMV branch background who are eager to learn, grow, and share their expertise will find this opportunity especially fulfilling. The unit operates as a cohesive team, and the Motor Vehicle Analyst will support a wide range of functions, including:
- Salesforce/QSC
- Partner coordination
- Training support
- Data report utilization
- Flexibility to assist with additional assignments as needed
By joining our Branch Operations team, the Motor Vehicle Analyst will play a vital part in improving processes, supporting staff, and enhancing the customer experience. We look forward to welcoming candidates who are motivated, adaptable, and eager to make a positive impact.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: 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.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks at the professional level in administration, research, planning, legal, management analysis and/or customer service or acting as an assistant to the manager of a medium field operation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Performs a variety of
tasks in any of the following areas: administration, research, legal, planning,
management analysis and/or customer service functions;
- Oversees assigned agency
project management initiatives;
- Prepares administrative,
budgetary, research and management analysis reports;
- Conducts research and
corresponding analysis in assigned areas and topics;
- Assesses impact of state
and federal legislation on agency programs;
- Researches and designs
programs and strategies to enhance customer service delivery options;
- Reviews programs and
expenditures for compliance with grant contracts;
- Recommends improvements
to agency business practices and oversees the development and implementation of
such improvements;
- Provides training and
consultative services to agency staff and units;
- Drafts agency
procedures;
- Serves on major agency
strategic initiative project teams and provides technical and administrative
support;
- Designs and/or modifies
agency forms;
- Assists in coordinating
projects or initiatives between assigned unit and other bureaus, divisions
and/or agencies;
- Mediates and resolves
contested issues and cases;
- Explains statutes,
regulations and policies to the public and agency staff as necessary;
- Acts for the branch
manager in their absence;
- Performs
lead/supervisory duties as assigned;
- May refer cases for
hearings and testify as required;
- Performs related duties
as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- and ability to interpret
and apply statutes, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to motor
vehicle issues such as registration, title and driver licensing;
- agency functions and
activities;
- business and public
administration principles and practices;
- research and data
analysis methodologies;
- grants and contracts
preparation and administration;
- customer service
strategies and techniques;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written
communication skills;
- project management skills;
- Ability to
- prepare data, reports
and studies;
- analyze problems and
recommend effective solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of technical experience in planning, management analysis, research, administrative and/or customer service functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at an advanced technical level in a motor vehicle environment requiring the exercise of some independent judgment in research, planning, management analysis, administration and/or customer service.
NOTE: Advanced technical level is interpreted to be at or above the level of Head Motor Vehicle Examiner.
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 public administration, business administration or related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Successful completion of a Pre-Professional Trainee (PPT) program may substitute for the General and Special Experience.
- Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with DMV Operating Systems, such as Sales force Appointment Scheduler, Connecticut Integrated Vehicle and Licensing System (CIVLS), Mainframe Licensing System known as CATER, Quick Service Center (QSC) Appointment system.
- Experience working in a DMV branch office with face-to-face customer service interactions and processing and issuing official credentials such as driver’s licenses, registrations, and identification cards.
- Experience reviewing data reports, identifying problems, and recommending solutions.
- Experience interpreting and applying state statutes, policies, and procedural guidelines.
- Experience performing work independently in accordance with established rules, procedures, and applicable state statutes and laws.
- Experience working as part of a team to support projects and achieve goals.
- Experience analyzing operational data such as productivity, wait times, and customer flow to support branch operations.
- Experience communicating verbally and in writing in a professional setting.
- Experience organizing, prioritizing, and managing work to meet deadlines.
- Experience using conflict-resolution techniques to address workplace issues.
- Experience training staff, mentoring colleagues, providing technical guidance.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196
of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions
that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for
administrative purposes. As such, a job
class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.