Unit Supervisor Hybrid Recruitment # 250127-8952CL-001 Location New Haven, CT Date Opened 1/30/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $60,829 - $78,946/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 2/6/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Unique Opportunity Join the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/search-results/?q=dcf#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=dcf&gsc.page=1) ) as a Unit Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8952CL&R1=&R3=) and become an integral part of our New Haven Area Office team. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Office Director, coordinate property management, and lead all aspects of clerical staff supervision. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, making a tangible difference in our community. This ambitious position offers a proven path for professional growth and development, allowing you to compete and succeed at a high level! Benefits (https://youtu.be/y6n9M1Qd5fo?si=sdrJ9dztavd9GZIJ) We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview 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. Position Details Location: New Haven Area Office Hours: 40 hours per week Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch Telework: Available with approval from the Office Director Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the New Haven community? This is your chance to lead, innovate, and grow as a Unit Supervisor with the State of Connecticut. If you're a motivated professional with a passion for managing operations and leading teams, we want to hear from you! How will you leverage your skills in this dynamic role to drive success and contribute to our mission? Selection Plan 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 only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/) job posting. For Assistance in Applying: Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=w4GRBV2u8wvhTKLL&v=Y8sOb10qYXQ&feature=youtu.be) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must 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, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 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. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . Contact Information: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising clerical employees involved in general clerical activities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Determines priorities, assigns and reviews work; + Coordinates workflow; + Provides staff training and assistance; + Conducts performance evaluations; + Maintains office records; + Serves as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials, etc.; + Handles counseling or disciplinary problems; + Develops work performance and procedural standards and guidelines; + Recommends staffing changes and assists in recruitment and selection of personnel; + Compiles data and prepares reports; + Develops and maintains filing systems, forms and office procedures; + Handles telephone and written inquiries for information and assistance; + Explains agency policy to staff and public; + Maintains inventory control; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of office systems and procedures; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Considerable supervisory ability; + Ability to + schedule and prioritize workflow; + read, understand and apply a variety of materials; + perform arithmetic computations; + operate office equipment which includes computers or other electronic equipment; + operate office suite software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of general clerical experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved a full range of general clerical duties as an Office Assistant, Interpreter Clerk or its equivalent. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training 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 two (2) years. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include managing data, composing correspondences, and scheduling meetings/Microsoft Team + Experience with CORE-CT and Kronos for time reporting/attendance and approvals. + Experience prioritizing workflow and meeting time sensitive deadlines + Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders and working collaboratively with reporting partners and the public using verbal and written communications. + Experience supervising, leading, training, and delegating assignments to lower-level staff + Experience working with electronic data and electronic record management systems. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online