State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Human Rights And Opportunities Trainee (4776SH)

$27.60-$34.86 Hourly / $2,207.86-$2,788.78 BiWeekly /
$57,625.00-$72,787.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities this class is accountable for successfully completing a planned training program in civil rights law enforcement and investigative techniques while performing enforcement and investigative work with gradually increasing responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Initially works under the close supervision of a Human Rights and Opportunities Regional Manager or other employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives training in investigation of discriminatory practices complaints, review of affirmative action plans, compliance review of contractors doing business with the state and systemic enforcement activities;
  • Receives training in development, review, implementation and monitoring of specific remedies, programs and projects designed to promote equal opportunity, affirmative action and intergroup relations;
  • Receives training in development of cooperative law enforcement and compliance liaison activities with community organizations, business and federal, state and local governmental agencies;
  • Receives training in other related areas as required;
  • Performs enforcement and investigative work of gradually increasing responsibilities;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • causes of discrimination and its social and economic impact on protected classes;
    • interviewing principles and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • organizational skills; 
    • analytical skills;
  • Ability to
    • read, understand and apply statutes, regulations, legal theories and policies to a given set of facts;
    • follow oral and written instructions;
    • prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience involving the protection of human rights and examination of social problems of protected classes.

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.

PROMOTION

  • Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion to the target class of Human Rights and Opportunities Complaint Intake Officer without further competitive examination after successful completion of the one (1) year training program.
  • Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion to the target class of Human Rights and Opportunities Representative without further competitive examination after successful completion of the two (2) year training program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

APPOINTMENT

This class is intended for use as an entry level training class where the incumbent will receive close supervision and training in investigation of discriminatory practices, complaints and various programs and projects designed to promote equal opportunity.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(12)-SOCIAL SERV (P-2)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

SH 17

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 Human Rights and Opportunities Trainee in the Salary Group SH 17 approved effective March 17, 2017. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section). Final No. 24-032

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/26/2024
CLASS: 4776SH; EST: 10/20/1967; REV: 2/26/2024;