Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator

Recruitment # 240422-5782AR-001

Location Wethersfield, CT

Date Opened 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $88,106 - $113,313/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 5/3/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Motor Vehicles ( DMV (https://portal.ct.gov/dmv) ) is accepting applications from agency employees to apply for the position of Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator, (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5782AR&R1=&R3=) within the Vehicle Business Regulation (VBR) division.

  WHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO 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

• A culture that encourages work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo)

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Continue 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

• 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

  THE ROLE:

  In the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator role is accountable for assisting a Motor Vehicle Division Chief and Motor Vehicle Division Manager. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the coordination and administration of the CT DMV Title Program

• Coordinate with Vendors to enhance the CT DMV On-Line Registration Program

• Plan and manage the titling process through coordinated research

• Enhance title branding including salvage, junks, manufacturer’s Buy Back, Flooded, and Bonded

• Coordinating and reviewing new programs and policies that have been developed by the DMV for the Vehicle Business Regulation Division

  POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Monday through Friday

• Full time

• First Shift, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• On-site, with the opportunity to telework following the successful completion of the working test period

• Location: 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT

  ABOUT US:

  At the State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles (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.

  Selection Plan

• To 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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  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.

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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)

  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 Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

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  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

  In the Department of Motor Vehicles, Central Office this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in researching, developing, coordinating, enforcing and evaluating a comprehensive motor vehicle program.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs specialized programmatic duties in motor vehicle or driver licensing safety, enforcement, regulation or administration;

• Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;

• Secures input for program and ensures conformance with requirements of federal and state laws;

• Develops or assists in development of program policy;

• Formulates program goals and objectives;

• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

• Coordinates and implements approved plans and mandated edicts;

• Makes recommendations on policies and standards;

• Coordinates implementation of plan;

• Evaluates progress of programs and prepares quarterly and annual reports;

• Develops and maintains accurate, auditable records;

• Recommends policies and procedures to improve enforcement of program;

• Coordinates training and education to ensure compliance;

• Assists in preparation of program budget;

• Maintains contacts with operating units, agencies and outside officials both within and outside of program unit who might impact on program activities;

• Prepares short and long-range plans;

• Makes recommendations for program improvements;

• Assigns and reviews work;

• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;

• Provides technical direction to program staff;

• Represents department at meetings;

• May direct staff and operations of a major program area;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

• research principles and practices;

• program planning, development and evaluation;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• read, interpret and apply statutes and regulations;

• utilize computer software;

• Supervisory ability.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  Seven (7) years of experience in program administration, planning, coordination, development or evaluation.

  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 four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a leader in a production environment

• Experience working with all levels of government and industry partners

• Experience generating analytical reports to measure program impact

• Experience with title and title brands from Jurisdictions data in NMVTIS

• Experience with written and verbal communication skills

• Experience implementing DMV policy and procedures

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

  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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