State Program Manager; Weights and Measures Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Management

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection is now seeking application from its agency employees for the position of State Program Manager (Weights and Measures).

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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Position Details:

Full-time, 40 hours/week
Monday-Friday
Hybrid work opportunity

The Role

The State Program Manager for Weights and Measures is responsible for the management of the State Metrology Lab as signatory for lab analyses, overseeing staff and City Sealers of Weights and Measures training and for case management in Weights and Measures generally. The incumbent would be responsible for the following:

Training current and new staff and the City Sealers of Weights and Measures (required in Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, New Haven, Danbury, Waterbury, and Hartford) on the respective NIST/NCWM Handbooks, including but not limited to Handbooks 130, 133, 112, 44 and 143
Overseeing the work of the City Sealers with respect to compliance with the above Handbooks and weights and measures statutes and regulations.
Overseeing the Metrology Lab and the work of the State Metrologist, ensuring that the metrologist is properly trained with respect to metrology and weights and measures and is adhering to all applicable statutes and regulations
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.

Supervision Received

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

Supervision Exercised

Directs staff as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division;
Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities;
Formulates goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in development of related policy;
Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
Provides input or evaluates staff;
Prepares or assists in preparation of budget;
Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities;
Serves on committees and/or task forces as required;
Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Project management;
Principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management;
Considerable interpersonal skills;
Oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Nine (9) years of professional experience.

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor s degree.
A Master s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
Department of Labor:
Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an inspector in weighs and measures with training in measurements including package weights, general weights, and measure.
Experience with case management development and training staff on case management.
Experience working with metrology and prepared to serve as the signatory for the meteorology lab.
Experience with training staff on good practices in Weights and Measures.
Experience interpreting law for the purpose of licensing individuals, businesses, and dealing with complaints.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the…