State of Connecticut Executive Branch

License And Applications Specialist (6490AR)

$37.50-$48.48 Hourly / $2,999.85-$3,877.97 BiWeekly /
$78,296.00-$101,215.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the analysis and processing of license and registration applications in an agency with regulatory responsibility for specific industries or businesses.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs the most complex related duties in processing complex certificate and permit applications; 
  • Receives and processes fees; 
  • Studies and analyzes factors and incidents impacting on regulatory responsibility and makes recommendations to implement changes; 
  • Acts as a hearings officer or participates in public hearings concerning issuance, revocation or amendment of certificates and permits; 
  • Explains laws and agency regulations to applicants and the public; 
  • Prepares correspondence; 
  • Assists in rate case matters; 
  • May perform or supervise investigations of violations; 
  • May supervise examination of and approve application process for interstate permits; 
  • Performs related duties as required.
AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR REGULATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:
  • May supervise or perform issuance of identification stamps or permits for regulated transportation services and keeping of appropriate records; 
  • May supervise or perform administration of evidence of financial responsibility of licensees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • relevant licensure, certification or permit functions of regulated entities; 
    • relevant regulated industry operations, practices and procedures; 
    • statistics; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and other written materials pertaining to entities regulated by department; 
    • research, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive written reports; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of clerical or technical experience in a regulated industry or with a regulatory agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in preparing material for or actively participating in, hearings concerning the regulatory process.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a License and Applications Analyst.

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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 23

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 License and Applications Specialist in Salary Group AR 23 approved effective March 27, 2020. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Final No. 24-141

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/26/2024
CLASS: 6490AR; EST: 1/24/1940; REV: 7/26/2024;