State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Public Concessions Inspector (8855AR)

$31.60-$40.21 Hourly / $2,527.94-$3,216.60 BiWeekly /
$65,979.00-$83,953.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Concessions Unit this class is accountable for inspecting leased public concessions facilities to ensure compliance with contractual provisions as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Transportation Public Concessions Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Inspects public concession operations including restaurants, minimarts, vending facilities and gasoline service stations for conformance to contractual provisions pertaining to quality of service, pricing, hours of operation and staffing as well as compliance with state and federal regulations and standards for food preparation and storage, health codes and sanitation; 
  • Reviews service requirements, deficiencies and improvements with concession managers; 
  • Keeps records and prepares written reports; 
  • Investigates complaints; 
  • Coordinates inspection activities with other local, state and federal inspectors; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of food service and vending facility operations; 
    • food sanitation and personal hygiene practices as related to food production; 
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws and regulations; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the management of a food service facility. 

NOTE: Management is defined as being the owner, manager or assistant manager of a restaurant, food service operation, minimart or other area where food is served.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in hotel and restaurant management, food service management, business administration or a closely related field 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.
  • Two (2) years of experience in the inspection of food service operations may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class are required to work a rotating shift which includes nights, holidays and weekends.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 19

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 Transportation Public Concessions Inspector in Salary Group AR 19 approved effective March 7, 2014. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-265

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/06/2023
CLASS: 8855AR; EST: 2/8/1980; REV: 10/11/2023;