State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Executive Assistant (3501DM)

$54.04-$74.10 Hourly / $4,322.76-$5,927.40 BiWeekly /
$112,824.00-$154,705.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice this class is accountable for acting as an executive assistant to the Chief State's Attorney or Deputy Chief State's Attorney and performs such duties as are assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Chief State's Attorney or Deputy Chief State's Attorney.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs the administration and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities; 
  • Formulates goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Provides input or evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of budget; 
  • Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of agency who might impact program and/or project activities; 
  • Serves on committees and/or and task forces as required; 
  • Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to agency mission; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • project management; 
    • the principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience.

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 may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(04)-Business Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(70)-DCJ EXEMPT MANAGERS

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

DM 35

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 Executive Assistant in Salary Group DM 35 approved effective March 13, 2020. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-063

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/12/2024
CLASS: 3501DM; EST: 3/13/2020; REV: 4/12/2024;