Secretary 2

State of Connecticut to Department of Transportation

New Haven, CT

58,046 to 75,906 a year

Join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Secretary 2 position within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 1 Construction Division, located in Rocky Hill, CT.

We are seeking a dynamic, customer service oriented, energetic, and driven team player 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 District 1 Construction and Survey units, providing superior customer service to 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!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday to Friday, Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

Please Note: This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Professional growth and development opportunities

A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT has been 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!

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Prepare timely and accurate letters, memoranda, and correspondence.

Courteously respond to telephone calls and emails, resolving questions and complaints.

Make travel arrangements.

Schedule, create agendas, and take notes.

Purchase supplies for construction and survey staff.

Prepare documents for interview panels and employment changes such as transfers and new hires.

Assist with tracking responses to log letters and other outside inquiries.

Be accountable, problem solve, and communicate appropriately with a wide range of individuals at various levels inside and outside of the department.

Display a positive attitude and self-motivation Showcase excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Complete assignments within specified deadlines and schedule office workflow.

Exhibit strong computer skills and be fully competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Have a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to be cooperative in challenging situations.

Display strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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!

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Selection Plan

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Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting by the closing date listed on the job posting.

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 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.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.