State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Legal Technology Specialist (1278CJ)

$45.40-$59.42 Hourly / $3,631.46-$4,752.96 BiWeekly /
$94,781.00-$124,052.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State's Attorney this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in providing consultation regarding complex case presentation projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Consults with and assists administrative and professional personnel on the method of presentation for digital and analog/physical evidence;
  • Organizes and creates digital evidence databases;
  • Analyzes and resolves complex digital evidentiary issues;
  • Plans office work;
  • Establishes and maintains office procedures for each project;
  • Selects effective media techniques;
  • Researches, creates and implements new methods to best serve required purpose;
  • Provides consultation and instruction in special media techniques necessary to obtain the desired results;
  • Develops demonstrative graphics such as 3D digital models, maps, diagrams and illustrations;
  • Digitizes VHS tapes, audio cassettes, documents and photographs and enhances quality to facilitate effective courtroom presentation;
  • Provides technical support and training on various Case Presentation Software, equipment and investigative software applications;
  • Assists in developing training presentations;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 3D and 2D graphic programs, Microsoft applications, Trial Director, and other related legal software;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • comprehend and interpret plans and cross-section and contour data;
    • do highly creative work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in commercial or illustration art, or engineering drafting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in providing support for presentation systems and technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in a related field 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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(53)-DCJ NON-MANAGER EXMP

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

CJ 27

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 DCJ Legal Technology Specialist in Salary Group CJ 27 approved effective October 19, 2012. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-057

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/04/2024
CLASS: 1278CJ; EST: 12/1/2004; REV: 4/9/2024;