Education Bureau Chief Hybrid Recruitment # 250303-3181MP-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $124,895* - $170,298/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/27/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS (https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Main/About-Us) ) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team with the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) (https://portal.ct.gov/ads?language=en\_US) as an Education Bureau Chief . This role will report directly to the Vocational Rehabilitation Director and serve as a member of the Bureau's Senior Leadership Team. Find out more information on this great opportunity below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: + Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | First Shift | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. + Work Hours: Full-time | 40 hours per week + Location: 55 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT This is a hybrid position with both an in-office and telework schedule, in accordance with State policies. The work schedule may be negotiated in more detail with the Hiring Manager. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life balance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: + Assisting the State Vocational Rehabilitation Director with overall administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation program. + Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies for collaboration with CT Workforce System partners, business and employer services, performance and compliance monitoring, and Management Information System conversion. + Direct supervisory responsibility of several deeply experienced Vocational Rehabilitation program subject matter expert staff, including indirect oversight of the Bureau’s Workforce Opportunities Team which focuses on access to career pathway training and employer engagement. MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Main/About-Us) is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: + Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens + Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide + Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy + Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults + Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) and the Vocational Rehabilitation program, which is considered an educational bureau, assists individuals with significant physical and/or mental disabilities in preparing for, securing, maintaining, or advancing in competitive integrated employment. BRS is dedicated to providing a wide array of services and supports to both individuals with disabilities and employers. BRS helps thousands of Connecticut residents with disabilities and each year. Our program and staff work to promote individualized services, develop effective partnerships both inside and out of the CT workforce system, and share sufficient information so that consumers and their families may make informed choices about the rehabilitation process and employment options. BRS strives to implement efficient internal processes and systems that are responsive to the needs of external customers and that create the conditions for the effectiveness of our internal staff. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + 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). + 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! + 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. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 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 Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services and Education this class is accountable for directing the operation of an education services bureau. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Directs Education programs and staff activities and manages all related functions; + Develops comprehensive long and short-term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and agency mission; + Participates and makes recommendations in review and formulation of agency policy, program priorities, funding, legislation and regulation; + Develops or assists in the development of educational programs in area of specialty; + Provides consultant services for these programs and services; + Interprets and administers pertinent laws within assigned bureau; + Controls fiscal operations within bureau by determining priority of expenditures of financial and related resources; + Evaluates and assesses staff performance; + Responds to inquiries from the public, Governor’s office, and federal, state and local educators concerning education initiatives and programs; + Maintains statewide responsibility for all bureau programs and activities and represents agency and state in related activities as required; + Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; + philosophy and methods of education with emphasis on educational administration and management; + objectives and purposes of educational programs within area of specialty; + principles of professional management; + public school administration; + Knowledge of + and ability to apply management principles and practices; + principles and techniques of budgetary preparation and fiscal management; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE An earned advanced degree and ten (10) years of experience in the field of education or in a related area. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been at the full advanced working level in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service. NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of an Education Consultant. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + A 092 certificate (Intermediate Administrator), or 093 certificate (Superintendent), or Sixth Year Diploma in Educational Leadership, or an Ed.D. (Doctorate in Educational Leadership) may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. + An advanced degree and three (3) years of managerial experience in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience in the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act + Experience in the implementation of policies and procedures within a state Vocational Rehabilitation program + Experience with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act partner programs + Experience in business development and the provision of services to employers to support their hiring of individuals with disabilities + Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation program evaluation and quality assurance + Experience with services provided by Community Rehabilitation Provider programs + Experience in the labor management process SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online