State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In a large state agency with work locations throughout the state this class is accountable for developing and directing a program of in-service training and staff development.

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

Directs staff of training unit.

• Directs staff and operations of training unit;
• Coordinates, plans and manages training activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Assists in development of training and staff development policies;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations concerning agency training;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares training budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of agency who might impact program activities;
• Provides consultative services to agency managers regarding organization development;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • human resource development practices;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for planning, developing, coordinating or implementing an in-service training or staff development program.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling 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.

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.

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Director of Staff Development in Salary Group MP 64 approved effective October 30, 2015. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-001