State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Motor Vehicle Regulations And Administrative Advisor (5811MP)

$45.46-$61.97 Hourly / $3,636.29-$4,957.59 BiWeekly /
$94,907.00-$129,393.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for researching and advising on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Motor Vehicle Legal Services Division Chief or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Manages staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Researches and advises agency management, staff and other third parties on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy;
  • Assists in formulating program goals and objectives; 
  • Assists in development of related policy; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Assists in preparation of unit budget; 
  • Performs a variety of difficult, complex and sensitive regulatory work;
  • Drafts and promulgates legislation and regulations;
  • Provides assistance to staff in interpreting newly enacted legislation;
  • Assists staff in preparation for and conducts administrative proceedings including preparation of the administrative record;
  • Ensures policy conformance with statutory and regulatory purpose and authority; 
  • Makes recommendations regarding agency program proposals, rules and policy;
  • Works in consultation with Office of the Attorney General; 
  • Serves as a hearing officer as necessary;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;
    • legislative process; 
  • Knowledge of management principles and practices;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to
    • interpret, analyze and prepare regulations and other departmental documents; 
    • conduct administrative hearings. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(18)-Legal

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 63

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 Motor Vehicle Regulations and Administrative Advisor in Salary Group MP 63 approved effective September 1, 1999. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 5811MP; REV: 11/18/2022;