Human Rights Jobs in Middletown, CT (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you looking to start or continue your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to consider the Legislative And Administrative Advisor 2 position with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities!\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is currently recruiting for one (1) Legislative And Administrative Advisor 2 position located in Hartford, CT.\r\nPosition Highlights\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time | 1st Shift | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm\r\n Hybrid schedule upon successful completion of the Working Test Period (WTP)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat we can offer you:\r\n\r\n\r\n View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work-life balance to all employees!\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn your role as a Legislative And Administrative Advisor 2, in consultation with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Legal\r\nDivision, you will perform a full range of legal work, including:\r\n\r\n Researches and assists in matterspertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy;\r\n Drafts proposedlegislation and regulations and oversees adoption of regulations;\r\n Provides assistance toagency staff in implementing newly enacted legislation and regulations; interpretsstatutes and regulations;\r\n Assists in developing budget proposals for consistency withstatutes and regulations; may serve as agency advocate in administrative proceedings;\r\n Coordinate and schedule meetings with legislators and other stakeholders regarding\r\n proposed legislation (CHRO and other entities);\r\n Coordinate with staff regarding agencystance on proposed legislation; Draft testimony based on agency position;\r\n Bill trackingand follow up with chairs and stakeholders on agency legislative agenda items;\r\n Implement new legislation including, but not limited to, creating new forms, public\r\n outreach, training;\r\n Educate agency and/ or public on new legislation;\r\n Participate/coordinate in outreach and education;\r\n Handle constituent inquiries;\r\n Draftpress releases based on current legislation and news events;\r\n Coordinate press eventsand establish a media database;\r\n Coordinate meetings with allies and adversaries asneeded;\r\n Organize/draft required agency statutory regulations and statutes;\r\n Performsrelated duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities:\r\nOur mission is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has the responsibility to review, monitor and enforce the equal opportunity, affirmative action and contract compliance laws of the state as they apply to contractors (including subcontractors and suppliers to contractors) who do business with the state. The State Program Manager will be responsible managing the Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance unit and program goals.\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\n\r\n\r\n Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n 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. \r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue 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 Pam Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing work, conducting research and advising the Commissioner or Department Headon matters pertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy and agency communications and public relations.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;\r\n Experience in basic law, legal processes, legal principles and practices and administrative law;\r\n Experience with legal research techniques;\r\n Experience with legislative process; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;\r\n Experience interpreting, analyzing and preparing legislation and other legal documents.\r\n Two (2) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and regulatory programs; or a combination of four (4) years education/experience demonstrating ability to interpret statutes and regulations, advising on regulatory compliance, drafting policies, procedures or regulatory language and/or coordinating with lawmakers.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n