Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual)

　　Target Class: Economic and Community Development Agent

　　Recruitment # 240119-2292AR-001

　　Location Hartford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $53,061 - $68,487/year

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/2/2024 11:59:00 PM

　　Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Introduction

　　Department of Economic and Community Development

　　Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) Target Class: Economic and Community Development Agent

　　The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) (https://portal.ct.gov/DECD) is recruiting for a Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2292AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) ) with a target class of Economic and Community Development Agent (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2496AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . The appointment will be with the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD).

　　BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

　　Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule .

　　We can offer you:

　　Competitive starting salary

　　A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

　　Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities

　　A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

　　Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our Employer Value Proposition .

　　Position Details:

　　This is a full-time (40 hours per week Monday-Friday) position located at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT. The selected candidate will be required to travel to project sites and must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　Familiarization with state and federal brownfields laws and regulations;

　　Assisting and advising clients through the project implementation process and related duties to assist with the functioning of the OBRD;

　　Reviews and analyzes draft RFPs and contractor/consultant bid packages from clients to check for consistency with DECD/state procurement guidelines

　　Manages assessment and remediation projects including but not limited to finalizing the scope of work, resolving issues with client’s team (including the Licensed Environmental Professionals) handling payment reimbursements

　　Handles the project requirements as per the CT Environmental Policy Act

　　Handles project closeouts

　　Coordinates and collaborates with other units and agencies as needed

　　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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

　　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 [email protected].

　　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.

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　　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.

　　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 (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

　　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 Hayley Newhouse, at [email protected].

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;

　　Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Oral and written communication skills;

　　Ability to

　　acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;

　　understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;

　　read, interpret and understand written material;

　　perform basic arithmetical computations;

　　interpret charts, graphs and tables;

　　learn and reason;

　　establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;

　　utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience reviewing, analyzing or preparing environmental site assessments

　　Experience reviewing, analyzing or preparing reports with data

　　Experience in environmental remediation, abatement or cleanup work

　　Field experience coordinating and managing environmental work

　　Experience in real estate or construction work

　　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.

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