State Program Manager(Computer Crimes Unit)

Introduction

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), has an exciting opportunity for a State Program Manager to join the Division of Scientific Services.
Position Highlights
As a general-funded position located within the Identification Section assigned to the Computer Crimes unit.

The Program Manager will manage scientific personnel and operations for the Computer Crimes unit that performs analysis on digital devices. This position coordinates, plans and oversees division activities; formulates program goals and objectives; collaborates on the formulation of Computer Crimes unit policies and procedures; maintain compliance with all policies and procedures of the laboratory, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) and the ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 Forensic Accreditation.

In this role, you will conduct full-process examinations while working alongside other lab professionals, forensic science examiners and will collaborate with law enforcement partners, as needed. Please note that this position requires the examination of sensitive images pertaining to child exploitation.

• Incumbents in this class must be willing to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

This position is full-time, onsite, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday.

About us

DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

The Division of Scientific Services provides forensic support to local, state and federal agencies throughout Connecticut. This division is divided into three analytical sections. They are the Chemical Analysis section (including toxicology, controlled substances, and chemistry), the Forensic Biology/DNA section, and the Identification section (including computer crimes).

The laboratory also has two non-analytical sections which include: the Quality section and the Laboratory Support Services section (including administration, evidence receiving, and case management).

Selection Plan

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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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• 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).
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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.

Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees

• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
• Completed CT-HR-13
• Cover letter
• A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)

Non-State Employees

• Two (2) professional reference contact information (Name, E-Mail Address, Phone Number)
• Completed CT-HR-13
• Cover letter
• A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)

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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

• Manages staff and operations of the Computer Crimes units;
• Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policies and procedures of section in conjunction with the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or current laboratory accrediting body and the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC 17025);
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists the section budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact program activities;
• Ensures all instruments and techniques validated according to established standards;
• Coordinates preparation for section external audits;
• Oversees or assists in grant administration;
• Researches new methodology and modifies existing technology;
• Ensures planning and maintenance of professional development and training requirements;
• Provides expert testimony;
• Assists in 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 equalling 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 managing procurement procedures;
• Experience managing the process of forensic equipment validation and implementation;
• Experience interfacing with lawyers, law enforcement and members of the judicial system;
• Experience with identification techniques: examination of firearms, or latent prints and automated fingerprints identification system (AFIS), or electronic and digital imaging, or document and imprints, or computer forensics;
• Experience testifying in criminal court proceedings.

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.

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.