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Summer Worker (Tourist Information Clerk) at The Department of Children and Families in Darien, Connecticut

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:


Introduction




TheState of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)is seeking friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy communicating with the public and serve asTourist Information Clerks (Summer Worker)at the 5 Welcome Center locations in the following cities below this summer and fall seasons:


  1. Danbury

  2. Darien

  3. North Stonington

  4. Westbrook

  5. West Willington



    Position Details


    • The ideal candidate should have the ability to navigate the internet;

    • 40 hours per week and requires weekend work;

    • Individual work schedules will be determined by the Supervisor of the Welcome Centers;

    • Applicant is required to work up to 40 hours a week;

    • Shared weekends scheduling is required;

    • In addition, the applicant will be expected to provide directions and should be knowledgeablewith the profile of state of Connecticut.




    Selection Plan




    In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

    All applicants must ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.

    This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

    Note: Applicants who applied for Recruitment #210408-5704VR-002do not need to reapply. Recruitment #210408-5704VR-002will be combined with this recruitment to form one certified list.

    The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

    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, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, 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.

    Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Raisa Capellan atraisa.capellan@ct.gov.



    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)



    In various agencies as a summer employee performs one or more tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature in providing a variety of services to clients or the public in one of several areas. This class may also be used during the winter college intersession for a period not to exceed six weeks.


    Work areas covered by this class shall include the assignments and hourly rates as listed below:


































































    Assignment Minimum

    Hourly Rates
    Maximum

    Hourly Rates
    General $12.00 $12.00
    Patient Care Services $12.00 $12.00
    Maintenance $12.00 $12.00
    Laboratory Assistant $12.00 $12.00
    Recreational Aide $12.00 $12.00
    Transportation Services (Bus Driver) $12.00 $12.00
    Tourist Information Clerk $12.00 $12.00
    Specialized Recreational Services $12.00 $14.00
    Tourist Information Coordinator $12.00 $14.00
    Information Technology System Analysis $12.00 $14.00
    Professional Engineering $12.00 $15.00


    Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria:


    1. Returning Summer Workers may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate.


    OR


    2. Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate.

    OR


    3. College students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each full year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year.



    NOTE:
    Determination of hourly rate is based on the above criteria. Additional compensation is based on only one criteria. It is not intended for individuals to receive additional compensation through application of the multiple criteria listed above.



    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES



    See attached Addendum.



    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY



    Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; knowledge in operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding client behavior; interpersonal skills; skill in techniques of assigned specialty; ability to assist clients in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; ability to understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.



    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



    Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS





    • Customer service experience.

    • Experience following written and oral instructions.

    • Experience working independently.

    • Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.



    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS



    1. Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
    2. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operate a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
    3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.


    Conclusion



    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.



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