Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Company: State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
(Lead Planning Analyst)
Recruitment #230522-0007AR-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 5/23/2023 1:15:00 PM
Salary $90,213 - $115,758/year
Job Type Open to Statewide Employees
Close Date 6/1/2023 11:59:00 PM
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(http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)
Introduction
About Us
At the State of Connecticut (http://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of
Policy and Management (OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) ), we report
directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that
the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also
assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law
and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We
prepare the Governor's budget proposals; implement and monitor the
execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch
agencies that report to the Governor.
The Data and Policy Analytics Unit (DAPA)
(https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Secr-General/Data-and-Policy-Analytics/Data-and-Policy-Analytics)
was established to serve as a resource for data analysis and
data-related projects at the Office of Policy and Management. The
DAPA unit directs and manages activities related to the collection,
analysis, sharing, coordination and dissemination of data and is
responsible for the development and implementation of the State
Data Plan
(https://portal.ct.gov/CTData/Content/Connecticut-State-Data-Plan)
, the Open Data Portal (https://data.ct.gov/) , administration of
P20 WIN (https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/P20Win) , the State's integrated
data system and development of the State's GIS Office for
geospatial data. The use of data across agencies facilitates a
system-wide perspective and is a critical component of Governor
Lamont's statewide performance and results agenda to implement a
data-driven and informed policy agenda in state government that is
user-friendly, cost-effective, data-informed, and
results-driven.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to help executive branch agencies
use data to inform state policies and programs. Working as an
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (Lead Planning Analyst
(https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0007AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)
), as part of the Data and Policy Analytics unit at the Office of
Policy and Management (OPM), you will serve as the administrative
lead and coordinator for P20 WIN functions, including: managing
data governance process, completing required forms and agreements
for data requests, managing communication with existing and new
agencies, developing onboarding process for agencies and staff and
coordinating outreach to data requestors and data users. This
position will be the primary planner coordinating governance
functions for P20 WIN for the Executive Board, Data Governing Board
and any other committees or working groups. This would entail being
the primary point of contact across agencies including but not
limited to the Department of Social Services, Department of Labor,
UConn, Office of Early Childhood, Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services, Department of Education and other participating
agencies.
This is a grant-funded, full time (40 hours per week) position,
with funding committed through February 2024, conveniently located
in Hartford, CT.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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page.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a
current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at
least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent
service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and
meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You
must specify your qualifications on your application.
To Apply:
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.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the
close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before
submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69
(https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF)
, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during
the initial application process. You will not be able to make
revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps
system.
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on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being
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by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which
you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will
not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented
events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of
the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and
responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally
recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests
should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status
Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and
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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, resume, performance reviews, attendance records,
supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the
hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as
indicated to apply for this position.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to
this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job
class. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience
and training most closely meet the requirements of the
position.
Connect With Us:
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provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment
process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal
account.
If have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please
contact opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency, this class is accountable for acting as a
working supervisor for Planning Analysts engaged in planning,
monitoring and evaluating programs.
DEPARTMENTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: This
class may be used as a network planner accountable for programs and
plans within a specific geographical region.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT: This
class may be used as the primary planner accountable for a large
statewide planning effort coordinating work activities of state,
regional or municipal agencies and resolving interagency policy
issues.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties of the position shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
Manage and coordinate governance functions for P20 WIN for the
Executive Board, Data Governing Board and any other committees or
working groups;
Manage and coordinate the data request process for P20 WIN;
Develop and complete required forms and agreements for data
requests, including data sharing agreements, confidentiality
agreements and data destruction forms;
Report progress on P20 WIN data requests, policy development and
impact of data sharing efforts;
Identify areas for process improvements in governance, data request
management, onboarding and other aspects of P20 WIN system
operation;
Develop and implement plans for community engagement for P20 WIN
through a Resident Advisory Board;
Coordinate onboarding for new agencies to P20 WIN;
Participate in cross-agency efforts related to interagency data
sharing at the direction of OPM, such as the 2-Generational
Advisory Board, Reaching Home, Connecticut Fatherhood
Initiative;
Monitor changes in state and federal and regulatory policy and
reporting requirements related to interagency data sharing;
Develop and implement P20 WIN and agency policies and procedures,
including for privacy, security and confidentiality, and ethical
and equitable use of data;
Serve as liaison and point of contact for data sharing projects
between agency staff and external stakeholders, such as
researchers, evaluators, nonprofits, funders and policymakers;
Attend regular meetings with P20 WIN agencies and provide updates,
presentations and other materials, as warranted; and
Analyze, interpret and prepare data in a variety of ways as part of
P20 WIN data requests, including in reports, presentations and
dashboards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures;
considerable knowledge of principles and practices of state and
regional planning and techniques; knowledge of relevant state and
federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal
skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability
to analyze policy; ability to interpret and evaluate research data;
ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in planning including developing
written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a
number of operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning
at the level of Planning Analyst.
Note: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical
data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining
problems and concerns and developing long term plans accordingly.
These are formal, written plans, i.e. statements of goals and
objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and
programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these
plans will impact statewide activities or a large scale corporation
which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must perform
these types of planning duties the majority of time and the
planning function must be the major thrust of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in state, municipal or federal government;
Experience with state longitudinal data systems, including
policies, procedures and processes for data governance, especially
for education, public health, and human services data;
Experience working with applied researchers, evaluators, nonprofits
and others to understand data and research needs;
Experience developing planning documents and standardized and
repeatable procedures to improve cross-agency data management;
Experience with project management, including grant reporting and
developing sustainability plans;
Experience guiding and managing public meetings, including public
meeting requirements and the relevant bylaws and procedures;
Experience with community engagement, including procedures for
training, organizing and compensating community members;
Experience with the development of presentations, reports or
dashboards to present key findings and information to a diverse set
of stakeholders, including agency leadership;
Experience participating in and representing agency interests in
multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts;
Experience working in a fast-paced environment; and
Experience with compliance for policies, procedures and processes
for safe, ethical and secure use of data.
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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