Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator

State of Connecticut•Wethersfield, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking current agency employees for a Motor Vehicle Program Coordinator (MVPC) position in its Wethersfield Office. This role is within the DMV’s Legal Services Division and will involve assisting the agency’s business units by aligning legislation with operational needs. The MVPC will coordinate the implementation of systems or business changes resulting from legislative changes and will act as a liaison with internal employees, particularly on IT initiatives, and external stakeholders as needed. The Connecticut DMV's mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.

Requirements

Current Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles employee with at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service.
Seven (7) years of experience in program administration, planning, coordination, development or evaluation.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of research principles and practices.
Knowledge of program planning, development and evaluation.
Interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read, interpret and apply statutes and regulations.
Ability to utilize computer software.
Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience assessing the operational impacts of proposed legislative changes.
Experience establishing policies and procedures regarding business processes.
Experience coordinating staff at all levels of the agency organizational structure towards the implementation of legislative changes.
Experience working with senior management to develop or implement business operations initiatives.
Experience communicating orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized programmatic duties in motor vehicle or driver licensing safety, enforcement, regulation or administration.
Coordinates, plans and manages program activities.
Secures input for program and ensures conformance with requirements of federal and state laws.
Develops or assists in development of program policy.
Formulates program goals and objectives.
Interprets and administers pertinent laws.
Coordinates and implements approved plans and mandated edicts.
Makes recommendations on policies and standards.
Coordinates implementation of plan.
Evaluates progress of programs and prepares quarterly and annual reports.
Develops and maintains accurate, auditable records.
Recommends policies and procedures to improve enforcement of program.
Coordinates training and education to ensure compliance.
Assists in preparation of program budget.
Maintains contacts with operating units, agencies and outside officials both within and outside of program unit who might impact on program activities.
Prepares short and long-range plans.
Makes recommendations for program improvements.
Assigns and reviews work.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Provides technical direction to program staff.
Represents department at meetings.
May direct staff and operations of a major program area.
Performs related duties as required.