Lead Dentist (40 Hour)

　　Office/On-Site

　　Recruitment # 240117-7320DZ-001

　　Location Southbury, CT

　　Date Opened 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $148,724* - $184,757/year *Individuals new to state employment start at minimum salary range.

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 1/29/2024 11:59:00 PM

　　Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Introduction

　　Are you a dentist looking for growth in your career?

　　If so, keep on reading!

　　The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , the Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) )- Southbury Training School- is accepting applications for the position of Lead Dentist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7320DZ&R1=&R3=) .

　　Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:

　　The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

　　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 he refor more information.

　　A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) .

　　Comprehensive Benefits which include industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.

　　Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

　　Professional growth and development opportunities.

　　A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

　　The Role:

　　Coordinates unit workflow;

　　Determines priorities;

　　Assigns and reviews work;

　　Establishes and maintains unit procedures;

　　Provides staff training and assistance;

　　Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;

　　Acts as liaison to other operating units,

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　Position Highlights:

　　PCN 16562, 1st shift, 80 hours biweekly,

　　Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

　　However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

　　Selection Plan

　　These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

　　For Assistance in Applying:

　　Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our "Applicant Tips on How to Apply " page.

　　To Apply:

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　At any point later in the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance, supervisor references, college transcripts, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

　　If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy. [email protected] ([email protected]) .

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

　　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.

　　Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

　　Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

　　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.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency 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 [email protected].

　　Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

　　Connect With Us:

　　If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at [email protected] and reference the recruitment number.

　　Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut/mycompany/) .

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In state facilities this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor responsible for the clinical dental program as well as for performing dental and oral surgical work.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Coordinates unit workflow; determines priorities; assigns and reviews work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison to other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; performs dental and oral surgical work as outlined in Dentist class specification; oversees ordering of supplies and equipment and ensures equipment properly maintained; performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of dental surgery with particular reference to oral pathology; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in dental operative techniques; supervisory ability.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Two (2) years of experience as a dentist.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following experience:

　　Experience working with individuals within Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities of all age demographics.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice dentistry in Connecticut.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.

　　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.

　　Click on a link below to apply for this position:

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