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State of Connecticut

<div></div><div><div><div><b>Are you a Psychiatric APRN looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our team at Connecticut Valley Hospital, and contribute to innovative mental health care. Apply today to be part of our compassionate and driven team!</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking to hire a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. This is a incredible opportunity to dive into a world of impactful mental health care, where your skills and compassion make a difference. Explore the details below, and seize the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful!</div><div><br>
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</b></div><div><b>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</b></div><div><br>
<b>
</b></div><div><ul><li><b>FACILITY</b>: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)</li>
<li><b>DIVISION</b>: General Psychiatry Division</li>
<li><b>UNIT</b>: Battell 2 North</li>
<li><b>ADDRESS</b>: 1000 Silver Street in Middletown, CT 06457</li>
<li><b>SCHEDULE</b>: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday - Friday, first shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)</li>
<li><b>POSITION NUMBER</b>: 126369</li>
<li><b>WORK ENVIRONMENT</b>: Office/on-site</li>
</ul><b>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</b><br>
<br>
<div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>Visit our </b><b>new</b><b> </b><b>State Employee Benefits Overview</b><b> page!</b></li>
<li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li>
<li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li>
</ul></div></div></div></div><div><b>DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO</b></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
</li><li>Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
</li><li>Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector;</li>
<li>Work together in a collaborative team environment.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>ABOUT US</b></div><div><br>
<b>
</b></div><div><b>DMHAS - </b>DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>CVH - </b>CVH opened in 1868 as the State&rsquo;s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness.</div><div><br>
</div><div>All of the services provided by CVH are designed with the concept of &quot;Recovery to Wellness&quot; as their operational framework. Recovery is a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one&rsquo;s condition and then rebuilding one&rsquo;s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>Vision Statement</b>:</div></div><br>
</div>
<div></div><br>
<div>To promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment.<br>
<br>
<b>Mission Statement</b>:</div><div><br>
</div><div>Connecticut Valley Hospital provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.</div><div><br>
</div><div><div><b>The Unit</b>:</div><div><br>
</div><div>Battell 2 North is an acute general psychiatric treatment unit with a maximum census of twenty-two patients. The unit provides psychiatric treatment and stabilization for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible.</div><div><br>
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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b><i>PLEASE NOTE:</i></b></div>
<ul><li><i>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</i></li>
<li><i>All state employees must adhere to </i><i>Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace</i><i>.</i></li>
</ul></div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Plan</b></h2>
<div><p><b>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</b></p>
<p>
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p>
<p><b>
BEFORE YOU APPLY:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Meet Minimum Qualifications:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Educational Credits:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Resume Policy:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Preferred Shift/Location: </b>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.</li>
<li><b>Timely Submission:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Salary Calculations</b>: 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.</li>
<li><b>Note</b>: The only way to apply to this posting is via the &lsquo;Apply&rsquo; or &lsquo;Apply Online&rsquo; buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>AFTER YOU APPLY:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Referral Questions: </b>This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire&rsquo;s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).</li>
<li><b>Prepare For An Interview: </b>Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li>
<li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.</li>
<li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li>
<li><b>Note</b>: 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.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>QUESTIONS? WE&rsquo;RE HERE TO HELP:</b></p>
<p>
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov.</p>
<p>
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</b></h2>
<div>In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services in a community or inpatient setting this class is accountable for providing consultation, program development and interdisciplinary cooperation with health care disciplines as well as providing ongoing psychotherapy.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE</b></h2>
<div><p>Both the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse classes are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use disorders, etc. The distinction between this class and the APRN is the level of autonomy in decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The focus of this class is on the therapeutic milieu (assuring supports allow for positive outcomes for patients) and ongoing application of psychotherapy services (individual, group and family).</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Assesses, plans and evaluates nursing process using a high level of expertise and clinical independence;</li>
<li>Provides health care to clients and/or individuals using increasingly complex methods of interaction such as group and family therapy;</li>
<li>Evaluates effectiveness of clinical care provided to clients and/or individuals;</li>
<li>Prescribes medication;</li>
<li>Consults with and/or leads members of interdisciplinary teams and community representatives to assess, plan, implement and evaluate health services;</li>
<li>Provides leadership in delivery of quality care;</li>
<li>Assists in establishment of criteria for monitoring of standards of direct client and/or individual care;</li>
<li>Serves as professional role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise;</li>
<li>Provides clinical supervision of staff members for purpose of advancing knowledge in individual client and/or individual relationships, direct care problems, group processes and family therapy;</li>
<li>Conveys new and existing knowledge in fields of health to nursing personnel, interdisciplinary team members and community groups;</li>
<li>Protects human and civil rights of clients and/or individuals and staff;</li>
<li>Initiates and supports research projects which are carried out in accordance with departmental guidelines;</li>
<li>Leads or co-leads psychotherapy or family therapy groups;</li>
<li>Teaches and supervises staff in provision of group therapy;</li>
<li>Provides clinical consultation regarding crisis intervention and mechanisms to prevent crisis situations;</li>
<li>May identify problem areas related to nursing care and assist in collection of data;</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li>
</ul></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of
<ul><li>principles and practices of psychiatric nursing, treatment modalities and concepts of programs for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders;</li>
<li>advanced nursing principles and treatments;</li>
<li>dynamics of behavior at individual, family and group levels;</li>
</ul></li><li>Knowledge of
<ul><li>pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice;</li>
<li>research methodology;</li>
</ul></li><li>Considerable
<ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li>
<li>oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>clinical assessment and evaluation skills;</li>
</ul></li><li>Ability to
<ul><li>examine, diagnose, assess and treat patients;</li>
<li>interpret diagnostic tests;</li>
<li>prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments;</li>
<li>provide clinical instruction;</li>
<li>utilize computer software;</li>
</ul></li><li>Administrative ability.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div>A Master's degree in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing AND two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>A Master's or higher degree in nursing outside the psychiatric and mental health field with a minimum of twenty-four (24) graduate or postgraduate level academic hours in psychiatric and mental health theory and supervised clinical training in two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities may be substituted for the Master's degree requirement of the General Experience.</li>
<li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s or higher degree in nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) may be substituted for a Master&rsquo;s in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing.</li>
<li>Individuals who have obtained a Master&rsquo;s or higher degree in nursing on or before December 31, 2004 and have two (2) years of experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, need not meet the educational requirements defined in the General Experience.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Public Health.</li>
<li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. &sect; 1320a-7b(f).</li>
<li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li>
<li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)

<div></div><div><div><div>The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for a Paralegal Specialist in Hartford, CT.</div><div><br>
</div><div><div><b>What We Can Offer You:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare;</li>
<li>Professional growth and development opportunities;</li>
<li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees;</li>
<li>We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.</li>
</ul><div><b>Position Schedule:</b></div>
<div>Full-time, 40 hours per week</div>
<div>First (1st) shift</div>
<div>Monday - Friday</div>
<div>8:00am - 5:00pm</div>
<div>Hartford, CT</div><div><br>
</div><div></div><div><div><b>Discover the Opportunity To:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career;</li>
<li>Work together in a collaborative team environment;</li>
<li>Make a difference in the public sector!</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><b>About Us:</b></div>
<div>The Office of the Attorney General was officially created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1897. The Connecticut Constitution and General Statutes authorize the Attorney General to represent the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies.</div>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Plan</b></h2>
<div></div><div><div><b>For Assistance in Applying:</b></div>
<div>Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>Before You Apply:</b></div>
<div><b>Meet Minimum Qualifications:</b> 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.</div>
<div><b>Educational Credits:</b> 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.</div>
<div><b>Resume Policy:</b> 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.</div>
<div><b>Preferred Shift/Location:</b> 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.</div>
<div><b>Timely Submission: </b>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 Sue Cavanaugh at susan.cavanaugh@ct.gov.</div>
<div><b>Salary Calculations:</b> 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.</div>
<div><b>Note:</b> The <i>only way</i> to apply to this posting is via the &lsquo;Apply&rsquo; or &lsquo;Apply Online&rsquo; buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>After You Apply:</b></div>
<div><b>Referral Questions:</b> This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire&rsquo;s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).</div>
<div><b>Prepare For An Interview:</b> Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</div>
<div><b>Stay connected!</b> Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.</div>
<div>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</div>
<div><b>Note: </b>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.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>Questions? We're here to help:</b></div>
<div>Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sue Cavanaugh at susan.cavanaugh@ct.gov.</div>
</div><div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</b></h2>
<div>In a state agency this class is accountable for providing advanced paralegal support in a highly complex legal unit. This class provides advanced technical leadership, research and consultation in the areas of preparing draft legal documents and draft decisions of highly complex cases, and is a resource regarding issues, procedures, process and timeframe as related to cases and presenting legal matters as needed.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<div><p>Performs highly complex paralegal duties as defined in one or both of the following areas:</p>
<p>
LEGAL OFFICE OPERATIONS</p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>Interprets complex state statutes and federal regulations governing legal records and documents;</li>
<li>Determines and applies applicable state statute and/or regulation in preparing documentation;</li>
<li>Interprets court rules and agency policies and regulations;</li>
<li>Keeps abreast of the latest court rules, calendar changes and pending legislation;</li>
<li>Monitors and adheres to court deadlines;</li>
<li>Reviews legal documents and prepares legal documents such as briefs, writs and pleadings for court filings;</li>
<li>Responds to relevant case information requests from courts;</li>
<li>Performs legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, legal articles, legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda and other legal material;</li>
<li>Prepares draft legal documents;</li>
<li>Provides assistance in the discovery process;</li>
<li>Provides paralegal assistance by interpreting applicable legal provisions, regulations, precedents and policies;</li>
<li>Responds to requests and obtains information of sensitive nature;</li>
<li>Acts as liaison between agency, court system, relevant attorney&rsquo;s offices and general public;</li>
<li>Serves as agency liaison regarding relevant policies and procedures;</li>
<li>Prepares legal and administrative reports;</li>
<li>Updates and maintains case records, pleadings, policy manuals and filing systems;</li>
<li>Assists in the drafting of proposed legislation and advisory opinions; provides training and assistance to staff;</li>
<li>May perform business mathematical computations;</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><p>CASE PRESENTATION OR HEARING</p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>Analyzes highly complex cases;</li>
<li>Develops positions and strategies to settle or litigate cases at formal or informal hearings;</li>
<li>Prepares for and represents the state&rsquo;s interest at hearings or through case presentation;</li>
<li>Researches and gathers relevant evidence and documentation;</li>
<li>Interviews witnesses and clients;</li>
<li>Drafts legal documents, complaints, stipulations, detailed memoranda, letters and proposed findings and awards reviews substantiation appeals and provides recommendation to management regarding the legal sufficiency of substantiation findings;</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of
<ul><li>legal processes and procedures;</li>
<li>legal terminology and legal forms;</li>
<li>legal research techniques;</li>
</ul></li><li>Knowledge of
<ul><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;</li>
<li>and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation;</li>
</ul></li><li>Considerable
<ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li>
<li>oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>skill in fact finding techniques including interviewing clients and compiling evidence;</li>
</ul></li><li>Considerable ability to
<ul><li>evaluate pertinent facts, cases and evidence and compile and assemble such legal data;</li>
<li>compose correspondence and draft legal documents;</li>
</ul></li><li>Ability to
<ul><li>understand complex laws and related reports;</li>
<li>utilize computer software.</li>
</ul></li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div><p>The General Experience is defined as one of the following:</p>
<p>
</p><ul><li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in legal studies and one (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR</li>
<li>An Associate&rsquo;s degree in legal studies and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR</li>
<li>Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program approved by the American Bar Association and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR</li>
<li>Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program consisting of a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR</li>
<li>Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program from a business school approved by the State of Connecticut, Office of Higher Education and four (4) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR</li>
<li>A Law degree from an accredited Law School.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Experience providing paralegal assistance to attorneys within the areas of Consumer Protection and/or Privacy and Data Security.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Paralegal Specialist

<div></div><div><div><div><div><p>The State Contracting Standards Board (SCSB), an independent watchdog agency within the Office of Governmental Accountability, has an opening for a <b>Chief Procurement Officer</b>. This opportunity is one of two statutory positions reporting directly to the Contracting Standards Board.</p>
<p></p>
<p><b>WHAT WE OFFER</b></p>
<p></p>
<ul><li><b>Visit our </b><b>new</b><b> </b><b>State Employee Benefits Overview</b><b> page!</b></li>
<li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li>
<li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li>
</ul><div><div><b>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</b></div>
<p></p>
<ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li>
<li>Monday through Friday</li>
<li>First shift</li>
<li>Located in Hartford, CT 06105</li>
<li>Hybrid opportunity, combination of in office and remote work, in accordance with the Telework Policy</li>
</ul><b>THE ROLE</b></div>
</div>
<div><p>This Chief Procurement Officer is a high-profile position will be the preeminent voice, responsible for overseeing procurement and contracting by all state contracting agencies. There is no typical day; each day will be new and different, with the ability to lay the groundwork for today and the future.</p>
<p></p>
<p><b>OUR MISSION</b><br>
The State Contracting Standards Board is an independent watchdog agency established to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in Connecticut's public contracting system. The mission is to require that state contracting and procurement requirements are understood and carried out in a manner that is open, cost-effective, efficient, and consistent with State and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations</p><br>
<p></p>
<div><br>
</div><div><div><b><i>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!</i></b></div><div><br>
</div>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><br>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Plan</b></h2>
<div><div><b>Check out our </b><b>Applicant Tips on How to Apply! </b><b>Need more resources? Visit our </b><b>Applicant Reference Library</b><b> for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</b></div>
<p></p><div><b>BEFORE YOU APPLY:</b></div>
<ul><li><b>Meet Minimum Qualifications:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Educational Credits:</b> 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 on the job posting.</li>
<li><b>Resume Policy:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Preferred Shift/Location: </b>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.</li>
<li><b>Timely Submission:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Salary Calculations</b>: 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.</li>
<li><b>Note: </b>The only way to apply to this posting is via the &lsquo;Apply&rsquo; or &lsquo;Apply Online&rsquo; buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>AFTER YOU APPLY:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Referral Questions: </b>This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire&rsquo;s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).</li>
<li><b>Prepare For An Interview: </b>Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li>
<li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.</li>
<li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li>
<li><b>Note</b>: 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.</li>
</ul><p><b>QUESTIONS? WE&rsquo;RE HERE TO HELP:</b></p>
<p>Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.</p>
<p>Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</b></h2>
<div><p>In the State Contracting Standards Board this class is accountable for implementing the policies and programs of the board.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Coordinates, plans and manages board activities;</li>
<li>Formulates program goals and objectives;</li>
<li>Develops or assists in development of related policy;</li>
<li>Interprets and administers pertinent laws;</li>
<li>Evaluates staff;</li>
<li>Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of board who might impact program activities;</li>
<li>Implements and enforces policies of the board relating to procurement including, but not limited to oversight, investigation, auditing, agency procurement certification, procurement and project management training;</li>
<li>Enforces policies and ensures application of policies to the screening and evaluation of current and prospective contractors;</li>
<li>Recommends best practices and provides operational and administrative assistance to state agencies in violation of contracting standards;</li>
<li>Oversees state contracting agency compliance with provisions of statutes and regulations concerning procurement;</li>
<li>Monitors and assesses the performance of the duties of Agency Procurement Officers;</li>
<li>Administers the certification system and monitors the level of agency compliance with requirements of statutes and regulations including, but not limited to, education and training, performance and qualifications of Agency Procurement Officers;</li>
<li>Reviews and monitors the procurement processes of each state contracting agency, quasi-public agencies, and institutions of higher education;</li>
<li>Serves as Chairperson of the Contracting Standards Advisory Council and as Chairperson and ex-officio member of the Vendor and Citizen Advisory Panel;</li>
<li>May draft legislation;</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Senior-level procurement leadership experience in government, public sector, or large complex organizations (e.g., large public agencies, higher education institutions, multi-site labor unions, or healthcare systems); experience in both public and private sectors strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with procurement law, regulations, and compliance, including oversight, auditing, enforcement, and policy development.</li>
<li>Experience reporting to and working effectively with oversight bodies, commissions, or boards of directors, with the ability to provide clear, objective, and evidence-based recommendations.</li>
<li>Experience with organizational leadership and change management, including supervising staff, statewide initiatives, and process improvements.</li>
<li>Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, with a demonstrated commitment to ethics, accountability, and public trust.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Chief Procurement Officer (Hybrid)

<div></div><div><div><div><div>The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Human Resources is now accepting applications for a Human Resources Business Partner 2 position to serve at the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP).</div><div><br>
</div>
<div><p><b>What We Can Offer You:</b><br>
</p>
<ul><li><b>Visit our </b><b>new</b><b> </b><b>State Employee Benefits Overview</b><b> page!</b></li>
<li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li>
<li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li>
</ul></div><div><b>Position Details:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours/week</li>
<li>Monday- Friday</li>
<li>Hybrid work opportunity: 20-40% telework</li>
<li>Office located in Middletown, CT</li>
</ul></div><div><b>The Role:</b></div>
<div>The Human Resources Business Partner 2 is accountable for serving as a lead on-site strategic Human Resources leader. Your impact is critical to the Human Resources function as you will manage and direct programs that directly impact the health, safety, and wellbeing of the agency's workforce. This position is critical to providing direction and hands-on oversight to the agency human resources operations, including health care and operational recruitment, and HRMS services. You will receive day-to-day operational direction from the Commissioner at DESPP, as well as administrative direction from the HR Administrator for the Department of Administrative Services.</div>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Plan</b></h2>
<div><p><b>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</b></p>
<p>
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p>
<p><b>
BEFORE YOU APPLY:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Meet Minimum Qualifications:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Educational Credits:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Resume Policy:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Preferred Shift/Location: </b>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.</li>
<li><b>Timely Submission:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Salary Calculations</b>: 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.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Note</b>: The only way to apply to this posting is via the &lsquo;Apply&rsquo; or &lsquo;Apply Online&rsquo; buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>AFTER YOU APPLY:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Referral Questions: </b>This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire&rsquo;s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).</li>
<li><b>Prepare For An Interview: </b>Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li>
<li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.</li>
<li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li>
<li><b>Note</b>: 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.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>QUESTIONS? WE&rsquo;RE HERE TO HELP:</b></p>
<p>
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at hayley.newhouse@ct.gov.</p>
<p>
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</b></h2>
<div><p>In the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) this class is accountable for serving as the lead on-site strategic human resources business partner.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Advises agency leadership on human resources policies and procedures, proper organizational structure and use of appropriate job classes, talent needs, to include but not limited to advising on the availability and expiration of eligible lists, etc.;</li>
<li>Manages human capital;</li>
<li>Consults and advises executives, managers and staff on mission driven strategies;</li>
<li>Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with agency leadership to ensure alignment of human resources support with organizational goals and strategies;</li>
<li>Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with Human Resources Administrators and other stakeholders, to appropriately leverage solutions for human resources needs;</li>
<li>Proactively analyzes data and plans for emerging human resources needs;</li>
<li>Oversees the administration of the performance management system, including designing and implementing performance review standards for agency staff;</li>
<li>Implements professional development plans that increase employee&rsquo;s skill set;</li>
<li>Identifies areas for technological improvements and solutions and researches new and upcoming technological resources and how they can best be implemented to advance human resources business practices;</li>
<li>Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;</li>
<li>Assists Human Resources Administrators in the drafting of and compliance with all human resources related laws, regulations, policies, and other authorities governing terms and conditions of state employment;</li>
<li>Communicates with agency managers, bargaining unit representatives and other interested parties to ensure cooperative relationships;</li>
<li>Supports related agency strategic needs;</li>
<li>Partners with and supports employee and labor relations staff and activities to help foster a harmonious work environment;
</li><li>Partners with and is accountable for successful relationship with Labor Relations Program Manager, as needed, to appropriately deliver solutions to agency labor relations needs;</li>
<li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li>
<li>Ensures all records, files and folders are maintained, updated and digitized, where applicable;</li>
<li>May serve as a project team leader on complex human resources projects involving the development and implementation of new systems, training initiatives, job classification studies and other projects with statewide impact;</li>
<li>May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee and/or provide agency wide training and/or staff development programs;</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.
</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of
<ul><li>and ability to apply management principles and practices within a matrixed organization;</li>
<li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;</li>
<li>human resources management;</li>
<li>job classification, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation, merit system principles and philosophy and human resources information systems;</li>
</ul></li><li>Knowledge of principles and practices of employee relations;
</li><li>Considerable
<ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li>
<li>oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>negotiation and conflict resolution skills;</li>
</ul></li><li>Considerable ability to:
<ul><li>deal tactfully and effectively with agency officials, statewide partners, management and union representatives;</li>
<li>analyze, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements in balance with partner needs;</li>
<li>study and analyze emerging issues or problems and make sound evaluations, conclusions and recommendations.</li>
</ul></li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div><p>Ten (10) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div><p>Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the full advanced working level in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.</p>
<p>
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Principal Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Generalist 3, Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, or an Agency Labor Relations Specialist.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li>
<li>A Master's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li>
<li>A law degree may be substituted for the two (2) additional years of the General Experience.</li>
<li>For state employees two (2) years as a Principal Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Generalist 3, Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, or Agency Labor Relations Specialist may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li>
<li>For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Business Partner 1 or Assistant Human Resources Business Partner may be substituted for the General and Special Experience</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li>
<li>Experience managing a human resources department in an organization with over 1,000 employees</li>
<li>Experience administering HR functions in a law enforcement or emergency operations setting</li>
<li>Experience supervising, training, and conducting performance management for Human Resources staff</li>
<li>Experience advising senior leadership on recruitment, workforce planning, and employee relations</li>
<li>Experience interpreting and applying HR laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements</li>
<li>Experience developing workforce policies</li>
</ul></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.</li>
<li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Human Resources Director - DESPP (Human Resources Business Partner 2)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Introduction:</b></div>
<div>The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut.</div><div><br>
<b>
</b></div><div><b>About this Position:</b></div>
<div>We are recruiting for a full-time DCJ Secretary 1 for the New Haven Judicial District GA# 23 located at 121 Elm Street in New Haven, CT.</div><div><br>
</div><div>This position works Monday through Friday, based on a 37.5-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. The position # is 5211.</div></div><br>
<div><br>
</div><div><b>NOTE:</b> The incumbent will be required to complete a background check prior to the start date.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>What We Can Offer You:</b></div>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Explore our comprehensive <b>State Employee Benefits Overview</b> to see what we offer</li>
<li>Enjoy endless opportunities for<b> </b>professional growth and development</li>
<li>Embrace a <b>healthy</b><b> </b><b>work/life balance</b> tailored to all employees</li>
</ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><b>About Us:</b></div>
<div><div>The Division of Criminal Justice (Division) and its employees are committed to the fair and equal administration of justice in Connecticut. To this end, the Division acknowledges its duty to investigate and prosecute matters within its jurisdiction diligently, ethically and impartially, honoring its constitutional and common law foundations. By ensuring that the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut are enforced fairly and constitutionally, the Division honors the rule of law upon which our nation is founded. Accomplishing this mission depends upon skill, creativity, and constructive interaction of all Division employees with the law enforcement community and advocacy in the highest traditions of the Office of State's Attorney, the first public prosecutor in America.</div>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Plan</b></h2>
<div><div><b>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</b></div>
<div>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>To Apply:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>The only way to apply to this job posting is via the &quot;APPLY&quot; or &quot;APPLY ONLINE&quot; buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li>
<li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li>
<li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li>
<li><b>Resume Policy</b>: Per Public Act 21-69, C.G.S. 46a-60, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment 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.</li>
<li><b>NOTE:</b> 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.</li>
</ul><div><b>After You Apply:</b></div>
<div><div><ul><li>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&rsquo;s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DCJ.HR@ct.gov.</li>
<li>All communication with applicants will be through the JobAps system, so applicants are encouraged to check for updates to their JobAps portal account. Please ensure that you are utilizing the correct email address for notices to be sent to you from the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Helpful Tips to prepare for your interview.</li>
<li>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, which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.</li>
</ul><div><b>Contact Us:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: DCJ.HR@ct.gov or 860-258-5800.</li>
</ul></div></div></div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</b></h2>
<div><div>In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for performing a full range of secretarial support functions.</div>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<div><div>Incumbents perform a variety of secretarial duties as illustrated in the following areas:</div><div><br>
</div><div>TYPING:
<ul><li>Using a computer, tablet, or other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, briefs, motions, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;</li>
<li>Proofreads for content;</li>
<li>Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.</li>
</ul>FILING:<br>
<ul><li>Designs office filing systems;</li>
<li>Organizes and maintains files;</li>
<li>Maintains, updates and reviews documentation as required;</li>
<li>Logs documents and maintains dockets.</li>
</ul>CORRESPONDENCE:<br>
<ul><li>Composes routine letter/memoranda, etc. (e.g., standard replies and acknowledgement letters) for supervisor's signature.</li>
</ul>REPORT WRITING:<br>
<ul><li>Compiles information from standard sources and prepares data reports (e.g., number of forms processed during the month).</li>
</ul>INTERPERSONAL:<br>
<ul><li>Greets and directs visitors;</li>
<li>Screen calls, visitors and mail;</li>
<li>Responds to routine requests for information on policies, rules and regulations, programs and procedures.</li>
</ul>PROCESSING:<br>
<ul><li>Receives and reviews various reports and forms for accuracy and completeness;</li>
<li>Processes reports and forms;</li>
<li>May prepare and process fiscal and personnel documents.</li>
</ul>PERSONAL SECRETARY:<br>
<ul><li>Arranges and coordinates meetings and conferences;</li>
<li>Schedules appointments;</li>
<li>Processes confidential matters;</li>
<li>Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;</li>
<li>Takes and transcribes dictation;</li>
<li>Prepares expense accounts;</li>
<li>Makes travel arrangements;</li>
<li>May attend meetings and take and transcribe minutes of proceedings.</li>
</ul>OFFICE MANAGEMENT:<br>
<ul><li>Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;</li>
<li>Orders supplies when necessary;</li>
<li>Completes, processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders, requisitions, invoices, etc.);</li>
<li>Maintains time and attendance records;</li>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li>
</ul></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of
<ul><li>office systems and procedures;</li>
<li>proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;</li>
</ul></li><li>Knowledge of
<ul><li>business communications;</li>
<li>business math;</li>
</ul></li><li>Skills
<ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li>
<li>oral and written communication skills;</li>
</ul></li><li>Ability to
<ul><li>schedule and prioritize office workflow;</li>
<li>operate office equipment which may include word processors, computers, tablets or other electronic equipment;</li>
<li>take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor);</li>
<li>type at a net speed of 50 wpm.</li>
</ul></li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div><div>Two (2) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.</div><div><br>
</div><div>NOTE: Bargaining unit employees are required to serve a minimum of five (5) years as a DCJ Senior Clerk prior to consideration for promotion to DCJ Secretary 1.</div>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</b></h2>
<div><div>College training in the secretarial sciences 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 one (1) year.</div>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<div>Candidates who demonstrate the following will be given preference:
<div><ul><li>Strong organizational skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li>Professional demeanor, even when confronted with calls or visits from frustrated individuals</li>
<li>Experience working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with limited errors</li>
<li>Considerable experience with office technology, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the willingness to embrace and learn new systems and software</li>
<li>Customer service experience</li>
<li>Prior experience working in a legal office/courthouse or for a law enforcement agency</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

DCJ Secretary 1