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State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Driver Education Trainee in Wethersfield, Connecticut
Driver Education Trainee
Pre-Professional Trainee
Recruitment # 240909-6330VR-001
Location Wethersfield, CT
Date Opened 9/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $48,365 - $82,530 annually *See salary note in Introduction
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 9/18/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you a current CT DMV employee ready to advance your career and join an innovative team?
If so, continue reading below!
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) , Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV (https://portal.ct.gov/DMV) ) is offering a unique and exciting opportunity for current agency employees! We invite you to apply for the position of Driver Education Trainee (Pre-Professional Trainee (PPT) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6330VR&R1=&R3=) ) , with a built in promotional opportunity of Motor Vehicle Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1865AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . In this role, you will work within the Driver Education and Testing Unit assisting the Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator and the Division Manager.
CONTINUE TO ENJOY
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The opportunity to 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
Professional growth and development opportunitie s
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full-time, 40 hours per week
First shift, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Monday through Friday schedule
Location: Wethersfield
Hybrid work environment (combination of on-site and telework)
PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to our employees' career development which includes a training program to support your professional journey. The Driver Education Trainee position is part of a structured 3-year training program designed to prepare you for the Target Class of Motor Vehicle Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1865AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . The length of the training program is set on the experience and training requirements of the target class. At the completion of the training program, incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class.
THE ROLE
The Driver Education Trainee (PPT) position will be assisting the Program Coordinator and Division Manager in the Driver Education and Testing Unit .
As a Driver Education Trainee, you will be responsible for the following:
Interpreting, administering, and ensuring conformance with the requirements of pertinent state and federal laws, planning and managing program activities
Making recommendations on policy and standards
Making recommendations for program improvement
Developing and implementing such recommendations
Maintaining auditable records and filing reports
Communication and collaboration with internal units and external partners and organizations who might impact program activities
Representing the department at meetings and leading department wide initiatives
Researching and responding to complex issues, assigning, reviewing and auditing work, and conducting performance evaluations
Participating in IT projects
Coordinating and participating in training programs for school bus and driving school instructors
Pre-Professional Trainee Program
*Salary
Initial Appointment to PPT Program
Minimum of CL 13 or current employee rate plus 3%, whichever is higher, but not to exceed the maximum of Salary Group CL 19
After (2) Years of Training
Maximum of Salary Group CL 13, i.e., Step 10, or current Pre-Professional Trainee rate plus 3%, whichever is higher, but not to exceed the maximum of Salary Group CL 19.
Anniversary Increase
Increase of 3% of current salary
(not to exceed the maximum of Salary Group CL 19)
Motor Vehicle Analyst
$74,750-$96,734 | subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement
*Link to Current NP-3 Pay Plan
ABOUT US
The DMV’s mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.
Selection Plan
Apply:
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.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified .
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 individual listed on this job posting.
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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
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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)
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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 Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency planned training program approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services receives formal and/or on-the-job instruction and training designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated professional administrative or technical classification.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Receives formal and/or on-the-job instruction and training in introductory administrative, professional or technical work designed to develop knowledge and skills needed in order to qualify for appointment and advancement in a designated specialty;
Performs a wide variety of increasingly complex, diversified and difficult duties as competencies are acquired during course of training period and in accordance with approved time schedule;
May prepare reports on progress of training;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Evidence of basic aptitudes, motivation, interest and ability sufficient to provide reasonable foundation for acquiring knowledges and skills required for a designated technical or professional classification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of current employment as a state employee including one (1) year in work related to the target class.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Department Motor Vehicle (DMV) and criminal systems specifically, Quick Service Center (QSC) (including Offsite scheduling), Criminal On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT), CT Information Sharing System (CISS)
Experience with Entry Level Driver Training and CDL appointment systems
Experience with licensing, driving school, and instructors
Experience with school bus training regulations, reviewing instructor applications, and meeting with master instructors
Experience utilizing the agency overtime database system
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion without competitive examination upon completion of a specified period of training and satisfactory service. The length of the training plan must be sufficient to allow incumbents to fully meet experience and training requirements of the target class. The training period may be one, two or three years depending on the experience and training requirements of the target class as follows:
LENGTH OF TARGET CLASS EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
LENGTH OF TRAINING PERIOD
Four (4) Years One (1) Year
Five (5) Years Two (2) Years
Six (6) Years Three (3) Years
All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a training program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All training plans must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class.
Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.
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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