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| PURPOSE OF CLASS: | |||||||||||
| In the Department of Labor this class is accountable for managing the development and administration of apprenticeship and job training programs designed to provide Connecticut business and industry with skilled workers. | |||||||||||
| SUPERVISION RECEIVED: | |||||||||||
| Works under the direction of a Labor Department Program Manager and receives administrative and executive direction from a Deputy Commissioner or Director of Operational Support. | |||||||||||
| SUPERVISION EXERCISED: | |||||||||||
| Leads, supervises or coordinates technical and clerical staff. | |||||||||||
| EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: | |||||||||||
| Responsible for administration, oversight and operation of program; provides functional direction to field staff for regional operation of program; coordinates, plans and manages program activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; monitors regional performance; maintains coordination and contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact on program activities; convenes cross-functional and inter-agency work teams for program initiatives and enhancements; develops innovative approaches to training which will meet technological trade changes and provide job training opportunities; develops programs to encourage apprenticeship and job training in selected skill shortage occupations; implements regulations for equal opportunity in apprenticeship and training applicable to program sponsors; directs preparation of promotional material to encourage job training by private employers; speaks before groups in interests of apprenticeship and other job training; prepares administrative reports; advises, chairs or provides administrative support for program council or advisory board meetings; performs related duties as required. | |||||||||||
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: |
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| Considerable knowledge of training methods, procedures and techniques used in apprenticeship and other on-the-job training programs; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal legislation and regulations; considerable knowledge of structure and function of labor organizations and trade associations; considerable knowledge of labor practices and labor relations; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to effectively present and promote apprenticeship and other training programs. | |||||||||||
| EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: | |||||||||||
| General Experience: | |||||||||||
| Nine (9) years of employment in work involving thorough knowledge of comprehensive recruitment, educational and training methods utilized by industry and labor in the development of occupational skills through on-the-job training and apprentice training programs. | |||||||||||
| Substitution 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. | |||||||||||
| This replaces the existing specification for the same class in Salary Group MP 61 approved effective March 30, 1989. (Revised to modify content and reevaluation) | |||||||||||
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