Health And Safety Clerical Seasonal Worker VR

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). accepting applications for Health And Safety Clerical Seasonal Workers in Newington, CT.

• Full Time, Seasonal, 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day.
• Anticipated start date of May 2026, ending by August 31, 2026.
• Monday-Friday, First Shift.
• Positions based in Newington, CT.
• Office/On-Site.

The Health And Safety Clerical Seasonal Workers provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Safety Division, ensuring the accurate processing, organization, and maintenance of safety-related records, documentation, and communications. This position supports the implementation of safety programs, regulatory compliance, coordination, and internal reporting functions critical to the agency’s safety mission.

• Supports safety programs, initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Maintains incident reports, training records, logs, and safety documentation.
• Assists with the preparation and distribution of safety communications and bulletins.

• Formats and types correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and safety materials.
• Proofreads and edits documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepares draft correspondence for supervisory review.

• Designs and maintains organized filing systems (including confidential records).
• Scans, indexes, and retains records per agency retention requirements.
• Maintains safety manuals, reference materials, and guidance documents.

• Compiles safety data from standard sources.
• Prepares reports such as incident tracking summaries, training participation logs, and monthly safety activity reports.

• Answers phones, routes calls, and provides accurate information.
• Greets visitors and coordinates communication with internal and external visitors.

• Reviews, routes, and prioritizes incoming safety correspondence.
• Coordinates meetings, trainings, and safety events.

• Maintains inventory of safety office supplies and equipment.
• Performs related duties in support of safety operations.

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve.

Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Selected candidates must be at least 16 or 18 years old, depending on the position. Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job 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 your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of 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 documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e.,…