State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Manager of Operations Judicial Selection Commission (0200MP)

$32.93-$44.89 Hourly / $2,633.61-$3,591.00 BiWeekly /
$68,737.00-$93,725.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Judicial Selection Commission this class is accountable for planning, directing and administering the day-to-day operations of the Commission.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Chairperson of the Judicial Selection Commission.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans and directs administrative operations on behalf of the Judicial Selection Commission; 
  • Receives new applications and coordinates processing including scheduling interviews, assigning due diligence work to Commissioners and corresponding with applicants;
  • Implements reappointment process and ensures timely completion;
  • Obtains input from concerned parties regarding reappointments;
  • Responds to inquires regarding process, appointment status, judicial decisions; 
  • Maintains documentation regarding investigations and decisions;
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality throughout all operations;
  • Develops or assists in development of Commission policy and procedures; 
  • Coordinates and attends meetings; 
  • Prepares minutes, correspondence and reports; 
  • Administers all office operations including preparing and processing contracts with outside consultants, purchasing, accounts payable and budget preparation and maintenance; 
  • Testifies before appropriations committee regarding budget; 
  • Drafts and processes changes in legislation; 
  • Serves as primary liaison regarding all judicial selection and office administration issues;
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of business and public administration with an emphasis on effective organization, administration and management; 
    • relevant state laws, statutes and regulations;
  • Some knowledge of
    • governmental fiscal and budgetary practices; 
    • purchasing principals and procedures; 
    • human resources administration; 
    • legislative process in Connecticut; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills, 
  • Ability to analyze problems and effect solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in business or public administration.

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 business or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(12)-General Administration and Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 56

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. 

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Manager of Operations Judicial Selection Commission in Salary Group MP 56 approved effective March 2, 2007. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 0200MP; EST: 9/8/2000; REV: 11/18/2022;