State of Connecticut Executive Branch

State Intern (2552VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is established as a structured internship program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate college students for professional careers in administration, managerial and technical occupations by alternating periods of academic study and practical work experience in their chosen discipline.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an administrative official who reviews the progress of the program and the direct supervision of an employee designated by the administrator who reviews and rates work performance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives practical training in application of theories and concepts relevant to work of employing agency; 
  • Assists professional staff in performance of their duties; 
  • Completes independent assignments as necessary; 
  • May prepare reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of principles, theories and concepts of appropriate discipline and ability to apply them in practical situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current matriculation in an accredited Associate's, Bachelor's or advanced degree program determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services or his/her designee to be appropriate preparation for employment in the designated agency and/or functional area.

APPOINTMENT

  • Permanent status cannot be attained while working in this classification. This class cannot be used to circumvent employment status or benefit eligibility.
  • Incumbents may not work more than six (6) months, the equivalent of 1040 hours, per twelve (12) calendar months. Appointing authorities using this job class must ensure statutory requirements are met.
  • Positions in this class will be used for training purposes.
  • Students are required to submit to the employing agency a letter of verification obtained from the Office of the Registrar attesting to the student's current educational status. Students working in this class may or may not be affiliated with a cooperative education program.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

Compensation will be based on Job Function in accordance with the following schedule.

JOB FUNCTION

SALARY                         
Accounting, Auditing, Business and Regulation functions          $17.00/hr. 
Actuarial  $22.00/hr.
Information Technology and Systems Analysis  $22.00/hr. 
Health Professions, Dietetics, Therapies  $17.00/hr. 
Professional Engineering  $22.00/hr. 
Legal $22.00/hr. 
Social, Behavioral Sciences, Human Services Programs  $17.00/hr. 
Technical, Laboratory, Scientific or Technical Research,
non-Engineering Field Studies		 $17.00/hr.

NOTE:

  • Applicants who have completed a previous internship in the same field may be granted additional compensation of $.50/hr.
  • Applicants who have passed actuarial society exams may be granted additional compensation of $.50/hr.
  • Applicants matriculated in an advanced degree program in an academic area directly related to the job function may be granted additional compensation of $1.00/hr.
  • Internships not specifically covered by the above examples will be assigned to the job function most related.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(04)-Business Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(04)-OTHER NON-BARGAINING

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

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 State Intern in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective September 21, 2023. (Revised to modify content) Item No. 23-258

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/18/2023
CLASS: 2552VR; EST: 10/15/1982; REV: 10/19/2023;