Pre-Professional Trainee (Target Class: Motor Vehicle Analyst)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now accepting applications from current agency employees for a Pre-Professional Trainee (PPT) position with a promotional opportunity to target class Motor Vehicle Analyst�in Wethersfield.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCONTINUE TO ENJOY\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n Office/On-Site.\r\n Monday -� Friday.\r\n Full Time, 40 hours per week.\r\n First Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n THE ROLE\r\n The Pre-Professional Trainee (PPT) with promotional opportunity of Motor Vehicle Analyst position will be assisting the Program Coordinator and Division Manager in Driver Services. Candidate must have the ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to license sanctions, compliance and driver history analysis for base license and Commercial Driver License holders. Candidate must have working knowledge of DMV statutes, regulations, processes and procedures concerning sanctioning of base license and Commercial Driver License (CDL). Candidate must have an understanding of federal and state statutes and regulations as they relate to DMV’s administration of the federal CDL Program. Ability to handle inquires concerning license suspension related customer’s issues by phone or correspondence. Possess communication skills and transfer knowledge to others. Candidate must have knowledge of license system and ability to adapt to software updates.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n SALARY NOTE\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Pre-Professional Trainee Program\r\n \r\n \r\n *Salary\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Initial Appointment to PPT Program\r\n �\r\n \r\n \r\n Minimum of CL 13 or current employee rate plus 3%, whichever is higher, but not to exceed the maximum of Salary Group CL 19\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n After two (2) Years of Training\r\n \r\n \r\n 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\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Anniversary Increase\r\n \r\n \r\n Increase of 3% of current salary\r\n (not to exceed the maximum of Salary Group CL 19)\r\n �\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Motor Vehicle Analyst\r\n \r\n \r\n $78,535-$101,632/year | subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US\r\n At the DMV, we are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of the motoring public through education, outreach and enforcement in the areas of vehicle weight and safety inspections, heavy duty diesel emission testing, traffic enforcement and investigations of any motor vehicle related complaints.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates— such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information”.\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’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).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: 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!\r\n 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.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n 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.\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue 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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

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

\r\n 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;�\r\n 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;�\r\n May prepare reports on progress of training;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n

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

\r\n Experience with interpreting state statutes, regulations and federal laws for license and sanctions.\r\n Experience with Commercial Driver License Federal requirements.\r\n Experience with DMV license systems, driver history analysis and adapting to software updates.\r\n Experience with the Ignition Interlock Device Program.\r\n Experience with communicating with internal units and external partners.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n 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 may be one, two or three years depending on the experience and training requirements of the target class as follows:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n LENGTH OF TARGET CLASS \r\n EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING�����������������\r\n \r\n LENGTH OF TRAINING PERIOD\r\n \r\n \r\n Four (4) Years�\r\n One (1) Year�\r\n \r\n \r\n Five (5) Years�\r\n Two (2) Years�\r\n \r\n \r\n Six (6) Years�\r\n Three (3) Years�\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n Incumbents may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n