Administrative Assistant; Division of Rights of Way - CL

Introduction

Are you a current Dept. of Transportation employee? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service, multitasking, problem-solving and providing important office support services to management and other transportation professionals? Do you have a positive attitude and self-motivation to excel? If so, read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). seeks applications from motivated agency employees for an exciting Administrative Assistant position in the Division of Rights of Way, located at our Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.

Please note that this recruitment is open to current agency employees of the Dept. of Transportation. CONTINUE TO ENJOY Our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

Monday through Friday Full Time, 40 hours per week. First shift. The position is located at the Dept. of Transportation Headquarters in Newington. Hybrid (in-office/telework) schedules may be available. Telework Policy can be found here.

We are seeking a dynamic, customer service-oriented, energetic, and driven team player and problem-solver, who is passionate about serving the public and about the work we do at the DOT to deliver our mission. In this role, you will provide support to the Division of Rights of Way, providing superior customer service to management, staff and stakeholders. If you are cooperative, responsive, have very good attendance, excellent written communication and editing skills and are willing to go the extra mile, this could be the position for you!

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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the

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In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in providing both office administration and secretarial support for a major program.

• TYPING:
  Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;
  Proofreads for content;
  Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• FILING:
  Designs office filing systems;
  Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
  Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.
• CORRESPONDE…