Manager of Operations Judicial Selection Commission

Within the Office of Governmental Accountability, the Judicial Selection Commission (JSC) evaluates, investigates, and recommends qualified candidates for consideration by the Governor for nomination as judges for the Superior Court, the Appellate Court, and the Supreme Court. The JSC is governed by CGS 51-44a and is comprised of a 12 member commission with members appointed by the Governor and Legislative Leaders.

The Judicial Selection Commission is currently seeking applications for the Manager of Operations. In this position, you will independently perform varied high level duties that support the Chairperson of the Judicial Selection Commission including:

• developing and implementing program policies and procedures;
• maintaining confidentiality in high level and sensitive contacts with judges, attorneys, officials, the media, and the public;
• interpreting policies and procedures on behalf of the Chairperson;
• acting as a representative of the Chairperson on sensitive program related activities;
• appearing before the legislature in budgetary matters;
• appearing at Connecticut Bar Associations for outreach workshops.

Additional duties include but are not limited to: processing of applications for judges and attorney candidates, preparing all correspondence associated with applications, compiling resource materials for each member to assist in the investigation and evaluation of candidates, scheduling monthly Commission meetings and interviews; organizing documents regarding each applicant for all members prior to the meeting; preparing Commission meeting minutes, managing the agency’s budget, preparing purchase requisitions, processing reimbursements for travel and catering; and researching and assembling statistics and other information for annual reports.

This position is located at 165 Capitol Avenue, in Hartford, CT. This is a full time, (40 hour per week/Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) position with a hybrid work schedule available.

*This salary range shall increase effective July 1, 2022.

To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Important Information After You Apply:

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Neumann via email at jennifer.neumann@ct.gov.

This class is accountable for planning, directing and administering the day-to-day operations of the Judicial Selection Commission.

Plans and directs administrative operations on behalf of the Judicial Selection Commission; receives new applications and coordinates processing including scheduling interviews, assigning due diligence work to Commissioners and corresponding with applicants; implements reappointment process and ensures timely completion; obtains input from concerned parties regarding reappointments; responds to inquires regarding process, appointment status, judicial decisions; maintains documentation regarding investigations and decisions; maintains a high level of confidentiality throughout all operations; develops or assists in development of commission policy and procedures; coordinates and attends meetings; prepares minutes, correspondence and reports; administers all office operations including preparing and processing contracts with outside consultants, purchasing, accounts payable and budget preparation and maintenance; testifies before appropriations committee regarding budget; drafts and processes changes in legislation; serves as the primary liaison regarding all judicial selection and office administration issues.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of business and public administration with an emphasis on effective organization, administration and management; knowledge of relevant state laws, statutes and regulations; some knowledge of governmental fiscal and budgetary practices; some knowledge of purchasing principals and procedures; some knowledge of human resources administration; some knowledge of legislative process in Connecticut; considerable oral and written communication skills, considerable interpersonal skills; ability to analyze problems and effect solutions.

Six (6) years of experience in business or public administration.

1. 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.
2. A Master's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience problem solving in an office management role.
• Experience responding to public inquiries on behalf of an organization.
• Experience processing and maintaining confidential data.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and applying policies and procedures.
• Experience with governmental fiscal and budgetary practices.
• Experience researching and assembling statistics and other information for reports.
• Experience coordinating meetings and preparing minutes.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience updating website content and design.

Employees in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.