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<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you ready to make an impact in public safety? Join our team and apply today!&nbsp; The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring a part-time Telecommunications Dispatcher to support our Safety Services Division.&nbsp;In this essential role, you’ll provide communications and dispatch services, including coordinating medical transport and dispatching police officers for safety and emergency situations.&nbsp; POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>DIVISION:&nbsp;DMHAS, Office of the Commissioner</li><li>LOCATION:&nbsp;Middletown, CT</li><li>SCHEDULE:&nbsp;Part-time, 10 hours per week</li><li>HOURS/DAYS:&nbsp;Second Shift, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, with the following rotating days (4 workdays total per biweekly pay period): <ul><ul><li>WEEK 1: Friday, Tuesday</li><li>WEEK 2: Thursday, Tuesday</li></ul></ul></li><li>POSITION NUMBER:&nbsp;145603</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: <ul><li>Play a key role in emergency response and public safety communications</li><li>Support first responders by coordinating timely and accurate dispatch services</li><li>Join a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting and serving vulnerable populations</li><li>Help ensure a safe environment for clients, staff, and the broader community</li><li>Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced team of professionals</li></ul> ABOUT US: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. The mission of DMHAS' Division of Safety Services -&nbsp;Public Safety Division&nbsp;is to maintain a safe and secure environment of care, in a recovery-oriented healthcare agency, through leadership and partnership, based on trust and understanding with the community we serve. Our officers provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, perform with integrity and enforce the law with impartiality and professionalism.&nbsp; Please note: <ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our&nbsp;Applicant Reference Library&nbsp;for additional support throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp; BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Meet Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;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. &nbsp;</li><li>Educational Credits:&nbsp;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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Resume Policy:&nbsp;Per&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Timely Submission:&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Note: The&nbsp;only way&nbsp;to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Referral Questions:&nbsp;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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare For An Interview:&nbsp;Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful&nbsp;Interview Preparation Guide&nbsp;to make the best impression!&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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 Alyssa Hovanec at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov" target="_blank">Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> At the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital and the University of Connecticut Health Center this class is accountable for providing a communications link between agency units and/or divisions, other public safety agencies and the public. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Receives, transmits and relays police, fire, medical and other emergency information to and from appropriate personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides appropriate dispatch responses to calls such as traffic accidents and injuries on state property and police, fire and medical emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines and evaluates emergency or non-emergency situations, prioritizes and takes appropriate action including interpreting and relaying information to offsite personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates communications equipment such as computer, radio, telephone and related communications equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates computer assisted dispatch (CAD), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates voter system to determine radio transmission capability;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors various cameras and alarm systems within the agency complex;&nbsp;</li><li>Logs communications received during shift and maintains records for purpose of ready identification;&nbsp;</li><li>Advises other agencies on incidents of special concern;&nbsp;</li><li>Contacts and may coordinate with agency units and/or outside agencies such as State Police and local public safety agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently responds to calls from the general public and refers to appropriate personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>May monitor other state and local police, fire and medical radio frequencies;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform varied clerical and statistical work;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to operate and monitor communications equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>terminology and coding used in radio communications;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and procedural guidelines relating to communications;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>computer keyboarding skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>listen and communicate calmly, effectively and courteously in emergency and non-emergency situations;&nbsp;</li><li>speak proper English and enunciate clearly;&nbsp;</li><li>function and react calmly, effectively and efficiently under stress;&nbsp;</li><li>think and act quickly in emergency situations with judgment and discretion;&nbsp;</li><li>exercise discretion in handling confidential information;&nbsp;</li><li>follow oral and written instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>maintain records.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of experience in dispatching and operation of communication equipment. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a Telecommunicator.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to receive within three (3) months of appointment and retain certification in National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) systems.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to work a schedule that includes weekends, evenings and holidays.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> A physical examination may be required by the appointing authority. Applicants for this class must possess normal hearing and vision. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to work in tiring positions for long periods of time. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Telecommunications Dispatcher (Part-time)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)&nbsp;is currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Processing Technician&nbsp;to work within the State Police Bureau of Identification (SPBI) in Middletown, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;NEWState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>The 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&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>This position will be responsible for the maintenance and dissemination of criminal history information to authorized entities.</li><li>This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday&nbsp;at the State Police Headquarters in Middletown, CT.</li><li>The duties range from receiving requests at the front window, researching criminal arrest and disposition information, data input, sending results, etc. from our electronic repository systems.&nbsp;</li><li>In addition, you will have day to day interaction with the many requestors of criminal history information including, but not limited to: law enforcement officers, state, federal and municipal agencies, the general public, and other requesting agencies.</li><li>The Processing Technician will also be responsible for researching information through the use of available systems and by requesting information as necessary from contributing police departments, the CT Judicial branch, Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons and Parole, and federal agencies.</li></ul> ABOUT US The&nbsp;DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. The State Police Bureau of Identification (SPBI) is the state’s repository of criminal history information with the primary mission of maintaining and sharing criminal history information as necessary to protect the citizens of the State of Connecticut, and across the nation. Arrest information and identifying fingerprints are collected from the state’s law enforcement agencies and housed in our computerized records and identification systems. SPBI processes state and federal criminal history record checks for many state and federal law enforcement agencies, boards of education, non-criminal justice state agencies, and other private organizations. There are over 75 statutes authorizing state and federal criminal history background checks for employment and licensing purposes in the State of Connecticut.&nbsp; For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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. </li><li>Resume Policy: Per Public&nbsp;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.</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Note: The&nbsp;only way&nbsp;to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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). </li><li>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&nbsp;Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION: Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:&nbsp; State Employees: <ul><li>Two (2) most recent performance evaluations</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13</li></ul> Non-State Employees: <ul><li>Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor)</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13</li></ul> Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services &amp; Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.&nbsp;Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the&nbsp;DAS website&nbsp;by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in carrying out and maintaining a complex clerical processing service having a statewide impact. Services which have a statewide impact are defined as services which directly reach and assist members of the general public. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs the most complex duties related to an agency’s clerical processing functions;</li><li>Examines incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to state statutes and regulations;</li><li>Makes corrections and/or additions;</li><li>Devises follow up procedures to efficiently and effectively carry out activities;</li><li>Initiates and maintains communications with a wide variety of resources to verify information&nbsp;and complete transactions including other state employees, offices and outside officials such as attorneys, judicial and social welfare officials or representatives;</li><li>Interprets and applies state statutes and regulations relating to the particular processing service;</li><li>Makes decisions as to case status, transaction permissibility or admissibility;</li><li>Responds to internal and external inquiries for information and assistance;</li><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for office use&nbsp;and to meet recurring needs;</li><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Maintains records and logs;</li><li>Prepares status or statistical reports related to processing function;</li><li>Assists in maintaining general files in support of processing function;</li><li>Initiates correspondence in carrying out duties;</li><li>Types correspondence, forms, file documentation, etc. in support of processing function;</li><li>May process fees and maintain financial records;</li><li>May lead lower level clerical employees assisting in carrying out processing responsibilities;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>compose effective correspondence and forms;</li><li>read, comprehend and apply laws, regulations, and procedural guidelines;</li><li>organize and coordinate workflow;</li><li>articulate ideas and information effectively;</li><li>perform research assignments;</li><li>devise and maintain record keeping and filing systems;</li><li>examine documents for accuracy and completeness;</li><li>operate office equipment including computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Three (3) years of clerical work experience. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved a full range of clerical duties. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Office Assistant or Interpreter Clerk. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> 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. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience reviewing and validating entire case files;</li><li>Experience conducting disposition research using state and federal criminal history systems;</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite;</li><li>Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines;</li><li>Experience reviewing and applying policies or statutes for disclosure of information; and</li><li>Experience with customer service duties including in-person, phone, email, and fax.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Processing Technician

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)&nbsp;is currently recruiting for a Processing Technician to work within the reports and records repository office for State Police investigations in Middletown, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;NEWState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>The 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&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Reports &amp; Records is the designated office for the maintenance and dissemination of State Police Investigation Reports to authorized entities.</li><li>As the repository for State Police investigations, this position will have direct exposure to violent crimes and graphic images on a regular basis.</li><li>Candidates must have practical knowledge pertaining to Freedom of Information and other applicable laws and regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>Duties range from receiving requests at the front window, researching court verdicts, provide court testimony responsive to subpoenas, record retention and other related duties.</li></ul>Middletown Position: <ul><li>This position will be working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and may be eligible for telework upon successful completion of working test period</li></ul> Troop Positions: <ul><li>Working test period will be completed in Middletown to support training.</li><li>Locations include Troop C, E and H.</li><li>Upon assignment at the troops, schedules could be 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.</li><li>Troop schedules are subject to change voluntarily or involuntarily, upon assignment to regional offices and are not eligible for telework at this time.</li></ul> Note: Candidates must possess and retain a valid driver's license and be able to travel to satellite offices. ABOUT US The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state. For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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. </li><li>Resume Policy: Per Public&nbsp;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.</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Note: The&nbsp;only way&nbsp;to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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). </li><li>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&nbsp;Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION: Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:&nbsp; State Employees: <ul><li>Two (2) most recent performance evaluations</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13</li></ul> Non-State Employees: <ul><li>Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor)</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13</li></ul> Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services &amp; Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.&nbsp;Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the&nbsp;DAS website&nbsp;by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in carrying out and maintaining a complex clerical processing service having a statewide impact. Services which have a statewide impact are defined as services which directly reach and assist members of the general public. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs the most complex duties related to an agency’s clerical processing functions;</li><li>Examines incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to state statutes and regulations;</li><li>Makes corrections and/or additions;</li><li>Devises follow up procedures to efficiently and effectively carry out activities;</li><li>Initiates and maintains communications with a wide variety of resources to verify information&nbsp;and complete transactions including other state employees, offices and outside officials such as attorneys, judicial and social welfare officials or representatives;</li><li>Interprets and applies state statutes and regulations relating to the particular processing service;</li><li>Makes decisions as to case status, transaction permissibility or admissibility;</li><li>Responds to internal and external inquiries for information and assistance;</li><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for office use&nbsp;and to meet recurring needs;</li><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Maintains records and logs;</li><li>Prepares status or statistical reports related to processing function;</li><li>Assists in maintaining general files in support of processing function;</li><li>Initiates correspondence in carrying out duties;</li><li>Types correspondence, forms, file documentation, etc. in support of processing function;</li><li>May process fees and maintain financial records;</li><li>May lead lower level clerical employees assisting in carrying out processing responsibilities;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>compose effective correspondence and forms;</li><li>read, comprehend and apply laws, regulations, and procedural guidelines;</li><li>organize and coordinate workflow;</li><li>articulate ideas and information effectively;</li><li>perform research assignments;</li><li>devise and maintain record keeping and filing systems;</li><li>examine documents for accuracy and completeness;</li><li>operate office equipment including computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Three (3) years of clerical work experience. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved a full range of clerical duties. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Office Assistant or Interpreter Clerk. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> 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. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience reviewing and validating entire case files;</li><li>Experience reviewing and applying statutes regarding the disclosure of documents under the Freedom of Information Act or other state and federal laws;</li><li>Experience researching criminal history information using state or federal criminal history systems;</li><li>Experience working in records management, law or criminal justice;</li><li>Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines;</li><li>Experience with customer service duties including in-person, phone, email, and fax.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

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