PCA Workforce Council Manager; State Program Manager

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Recruitment #MP-100 –

Location:

Hartford, CT – Opened 1/8/2026 2:50:00 PM – Closing 1/16/2026 11:59:00 PM – Salary $98,695 – $134,575 per year (new State Employees begin with the minimum salary range)

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• First shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Hybrid role after successful working test period

This highly specialized role requires significant labor relations experience to respond to grievances, interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to ensure compliance, and oversee contracts governed by the CBA. The position also supports program staff and contractors in meeting all contractual and labor compliance requirements.

The role is responsible for overseeing the administration of the PCA Workforce Council, including planning, directing, and managing day‑to‑day operations and supervising staff.

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• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
• Healthy work‑life balance for all employees
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer – you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

Connecticut offers professional advancement and a high‑quality lifestyle. As a state, we are renowned for top‑tier medical facilities, career growth opportunities, excellent schools, and diverse cultural and recreational activities. This combination of professional excellence and a well‑rounded lifestyle makes Connecticut an appealing destination for those who want to thrive in both career and personal life.

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• #4 in the U.S. for employees with advanced degrees
• #3 in the country for quality of K‑12 education
• #5 for quality of life in the U.S.
• 2,000 miles of hiking/bike paths
• 618 miles of scenic coastline
• 21 world‑class art museums
• Five Tony‑Award winning regional theatres, and more!

9 years of professional experience.

1 year of the general experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

• College training may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equaling half a year of experience, up to a maximum of 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 additional year of the general experience.
• Two years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the general and special experience.

• Experience in the administration of investigations, progressive discipline or handling of grievances and arbitrations.
• Experience in conducting grievance conferences with union officials.
• Experience in conducting investigations and determining appropriate action.
• Experience in administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience coordinating labor relations activities to ensure consistency of policies and procedures and uniform interpretation and administration of agreements.
• Experience in planning and managing program benefits and services within a social services assignment.
• Experience monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating programs, policies, and grantee performance to determine effectiveness and quality of service.
• Experience in a designated operation ensuring provision of social services programs through administration of grants and contracts.

• Direct staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division.
• Coordinate, plan and manage program and/or project activities.
• Formulate goals and…