State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Field Representative - Services For The Blind (3844SH)

$34.47-$43.95 Hourly / $2,756.82-$3,515.52 BiWeekly /
$71,953.00-$91,755.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind this class is accountable for supervising clients in the operation of a small business or vending facility and for monitoring vending machine locations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Vending Facility Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans, designs, develops and promotes business opportunities for legally blind individuals through such areas as retail, food service and vending machine locations within municipal, state and federal buildings;
  • Develops training programs and provides training for operators in implementation of new or changing opportunities;
  • Conducts on site visits to provide business management consultation to operators;
  • Plans, designs and coordinates renovation, construction and placement of facilities;
  • Writes job and equipment specifications, follows bid process and awards contracts;
  • Prepares budget reports and facility plans;
  • Provides and maintains necessary supplies and equipment;
  • Assures adherence to state and federal regulations;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • small business operation including purchasing, bidding, contract preparation/review and bookkeeping;
    • principles and practices of retail sales;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • restaurant management including food preparation, portion control, menu planning and recordkeeping;
    • and ability to apply counseling and training techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communications skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in retail sales and/or restaurant operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the operation of all aspects of a small business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in business management or other relevant area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to work an unscheduled work week as necessary.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(04)-Business Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(12)-SOCIAL SERV (P-2)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

SH 22

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 Field Representative – Services for the Blind in Salary Group SH 22 approved effective October 01, 2019. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-032

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/26/2024
CLASS: 3844SH; EST: 9/25/1964; REV: 2/26/2024;