State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Bookstore Assistant Supervisor (1234AR)

$27.32-$35.14 Hourly / $2,185.41-$2,811.19 BiWeekly /
$57,039.00-$73,372.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for assisting in the operation of a bookstore and the supervision of employees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Bookstore Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead clerical or other employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs a limited range of duties in bookstore management; 
  • Assists in maintaining a running inventory and forecasting requirements; 
  • Supervises or assists in supervising the receiving, issuing and shipping of merchandise; 
  • Interviews sales representatives; 
  • Purchases merchandise to be sold in department or assists in purchasing all store stock; 
  • Supervises assigned sales, clerical or warehouse personnel; 
  • Maintains housekeeping and security standards; 
  • Prepares reports and maintains records; 
  • May supervise one or more particular store functions; 
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the principles and methods of retail purchasing and merchandising; 
    • stocking and inventory control methods; 
  • Skills
    • communication skills; 
    • interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in retailing in a bookstore setting.

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 three (3) years.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(04)-Business Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 16

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 Bookstore Assistant Supervisor in Salary Group AR 16 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-138

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/12/2023
CLASS: 1234AR; EST: 9/20/1968; REV: 7/26/2023;