Secretary ; Office​/On-site - CL

Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee seeking your next secretarial opportunity? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to check out this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region is currently recruiting for a Secretary 2 position. This position will be located on-site at the Regional Director’s Office in East Hartford.

LOCATION
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East Hartford, CT
SHIFT
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First (full time)
SCHEDULE
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Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm (Regular Days off: Saturday, Sunday); however, must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

NOTE
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This position is open to current State of Connecticut employees only. Please see selection plan for additional details.

• Provide oversight and secretarial functioning for Private and Public division Nursing Department.
• Assist in the development and updating of policies and procedures.
• Disseminate policies and procedures to private and public agencies and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of scheduling meetings, reports, transcriptions, writing meeting minutes, filing systems and memorandums.
• Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel to send correspondence, type reports, and compile information; create documents with links and images embedded.
• Monitor Private and Public Division mailboxes; update Health Services databases.
• Perform related duties as required.

As a current State employee you will receive the same excellent benefits you are accustomed to. Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page. Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America’s Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

IMPORTANT
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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of Connecticut 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.

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How to Apply

. Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at  or Edward.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications — Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job opening by the 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 earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. If the institution of higher learning is located outside 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 may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas,…