Secretary - CL

Position: Secretary 2 - #260309-7539CL-002
Introduction

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 for the position of Secretary
2. This secretarial position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, acting as secretary reporting to the Principal Engineer in the Division of Construction Operations, Central Construction Unit, supporting the Central Construction Unit. This position also supports certain functions of the Quality Assurance Unit, and Central Surveys Unit.

WHAT WE OFFER

* 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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

* Monday through Friday

* Full Time, 40 hours per week

* First shift

* The position is located at the Dept. of Transportation Headquarters in Newington, CT

* Hybrid (in-office/telework) schedules may be available. Telework Policy can be found here.

* NP-3 Clerical Bargaining Union

THE ROLE

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.

* Arranging interviews and meetings;

* Preparing correspondence and technical reports (including letters to towns, utilities, federal funding partners, consultants, etc.);

* Reports and submittal reviews (which includes but is not limit to review and comparison to requirements), submittal tracking, and related entry of data into databases (data entry);

* Coordination with office staff;

* Typing;

* Copying and distribution to stakeholders both within the department and outside the department;

* Distributing and filing a variety of documents and reports; assisting with response to FOI requests;

* Ordering field and office supplies and equipment;

* Tracking and scheduling training;

* Assisting with travel authorizations;

* Mail handling; maintaining office inventory;

* Maintaining office files and processing files for record retention;

* Answering telephone calls and supplying information requested or redirecting inquiries.

* Other related duties as required

ABOUT US

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!

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

* Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

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 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,…