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Does contributing to the success of an agency that is the operational backbone of state government excite you? Do you possess excellent communication and writing skills? Are you collaborative, results driven and detail oriented? If you answered yes to the questions above, this is the role you’ve been searching for!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is now accepting applications for an exciting Counsel and Compliance Officer (Executive Assistant 1) role.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

POSITION DETAILS:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday
• First Shift
• Located in Hartford, CT

Please Note: Incumbents must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut

THE ROLE:

The Counsel and Compliance Officer is a collaborative and trusted partner responsible for reviewing agency-wide processes and procedures, evaluating best practice and risks, conducting administrative hearings, and providing strategic recommendations to the Commissioner and executive staff to support continued adherence and compliance to state statutes, laws and regulations. They will recommend operating and process improvements; coordinate compliance with new and existing statutory requirements, and act as the liaison to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting risk assessments;
• Providing recommendations on risk management;
• Representing the agency at administrative hearings, including CHRO and FOIC;
• Conducting administrative hearings in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA);
• Negotiating and drafting legal documents, such as investigatory reports, contracts, MOUs, MOAs, and policies and procedures;
• Supervising assigned staff;
• Performing other related duties as required.

APPOINTMENT:

This position is appointed in accordance with sections 5-198 (10) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at hayley.newhouse@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Admitted to the Connecticut bar
• Experience working with entities to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, manuals, policies and procedures
• Experience providing legal advice and counsel to executive-level leadership
• Experience with CHRO, FOI, and litigation
• Experience working with key stakeholders across organizations or agencies, administering and implementing projects that have statewide impact
• Ability to articulate goals and objectives and effectively engage with a wide variety of constituents at all levels
• Ability to write legal documents, investigatory reports, policies, and procedures
• Experience conducting administrative hearings