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<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>Are you a seasoned leader in Information Technology?&nbsp; Do you have the skill synergies capable of solving complex problems through the effective use of technology?&nbsp; Are you passionate about improving technology services for Connecticut residents and businesses?&nbsp; If so, the State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has an exciting opportunity for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><strong>THE POSITION</strong><br><br>OPM invites experienced applicants to apply for the position of Information Technology Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of OPM within our Office of Finance (FIN).<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li>A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.</li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.</li><li>Generous paid time off including thirteen (13) paid holidays.</li><li>A culture that encourages work/life balance.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>Work for a <strong>Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</strong></li></ul><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br>This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.&nbsp;<br><br><ul><li><strong>LOCATION</strong>: OPM, Office of Finance</li><li><strong>ADDRESS:</strong> 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT</li><li><strong>WORK HOURS: </strong>Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week</li><li><strong>SCHEDULE: </strong>Monday through Friday</li></ul><br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong><br><br>We report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.<br><br><strong>YOUR ROLE</strong><br><br>We are seeking an Information Technology Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of OPM. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as one of the State’s lead Information Technology experts, advising the Secretary and working on the Secretary's and Administration's behalf on policy matters.&nbsp; This opportunity includes leading Information Technology policy and planning teams with all state agencies.&nbsp; With this opportunity, you will be responsible for a substantial portfolio of Information Technology Capital Investment Program investments which is currently $730 million dollars.&nbsp; Additionally, the position manages the statewide business intelligence systems/team (STARS) for its financial and human capital management systems (CORE-CT).&nbsp;<br><br>In this position, you will identify, have expertise in, and be a knowledgeable resource on emerging Information Technology issues and trends and work towards developing strategic policy proposals to address such issues, work on the development of implementation plans in support of the Governor’s policy initiatives, and serve as a senior advisor to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management on all Information Technology policy matters.<br><br>The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, motivated, possess a strong work ethic, as well as the ability to maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders and the capacity to multi-task, adapt, and navigate changing circumstances.<br><br><strong>Learn more about making an impaCT by serving the state of Connecticut by watching the video below:</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>Please read or watch our "Applicant Tips on How to Apply" page.<br><br>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>After You Apply:&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.&nbsp;</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.&nbsp;</li><li>If have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact <a href="mailto:opm.recruitment@ct.gov" target="_blank">opm.recruitment@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for developing and providing advice to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management on statewide policy matters and coordinating and implementing special projects relating to state governmental policies, programs, management operations and organization.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Develop and provide advice to the OPM Secretary on statewide technology policy matters;</li><li>Convene and facilitate across state agencies to maximize the return on information technology capital investment program;&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and implement an integrated set of policies governing the use of information and telecommunications systems for state agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Develop a series of comprehensive standards and planning guidelines pertaining to the development, acquisition, implementation, oversight and management of information and telecommunications systems for state agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Promote technology systems that support the state’s goals;</li><li>Develop, in conjunction with the State Chief Information Officer, a statewide technology plan;</li><li>Represent the OPM Secretary on the CORE-CT Executive Steering Committee;&nbsp;</li><li>Establish analytics and enable the human resources and financial reporting of state agencies through the State Analytical Reporting System (STARS);</li><li>Conduct reviews of State agency business operations and recommend technological improvements to work processes;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Administer the Information Technology Capital Investment Program; and</li><li>Perform related duties as required.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>administrative and management principles and practices;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>principles and practices of public administration;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of operations of state agencies and institutions;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to analyze and evaluate complex policy issues;</li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>coordinate and implement policy development activities;&nbsp;</li><li>prepare and present effective reports and presentations.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Seven (7) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, development and administration of policy initiatives and large scale projects or programs in a large governmental organization.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in public administration or political science may be  substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>The preferred candidate will have:<br><br><ul><li>Experience developing and implementing Information Technology and Financial Management policy;</li><li>Experience leading change through strategic planning, innovation, information technology financial management, methodology and framework;</li><li>Experience implementing and monitoring Information Technology plans and budgets to achieve statewide goals;</li><li>Experience building partnerships with stakeholders and negotiating with groups internally and externally;</li><li>Project management experience with a focus on achieving business results within budget and project timelines;</li><li>A Master of Business Administration or a Master of Science in Information Technology degree; and</li><li>Experience working with government operations.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

State of Connecticut

Information Technology Senior Policy Advisor To The Secretary

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>At the&nbsp;State&nbsp;ofConnecticut,&nbsp;the Department of Children and Families (DCF)&nbsp;our&nbsp;</strong>mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.<br><br>We are actively recruiting for a part-time&nbsp;Office Assistant position in the New Haven Area Office. This is a part-time, 34 hours per week position:<br><br><ul><li>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &amp; Friday:&nbsp; 7 hours per day from 9am to 5pm</li><li>Wednesday: 6 hours from 10am to 5pm with an hour lunch.</li><li>The position is located at One Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT&nbsp; 06511.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Your Role As A Part</strong><strong>-time&nbsp;Office Assistant</strong><br><br>This Office Assistant will provide clerical support to Child Protection Social Workers, along with working with the public at the receptionist area.<br><br><strong>What’s In It For You:</strong><br><br>Visit our&nbsp;<strong>new&nbsp;</strong>State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!<br><br><ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘<strong>Forbes</strong>’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of&nbsp;the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li><li>Benefits may vary based upon the position, and will be discussed later in the hiring process.</li></ul><br><br><em>We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team!&nbsp;</em><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong><strong><strong>For Assistance in Applying:</strong><br>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</strong></strong><br><br><strong>Application Process:</strong><br><br>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;<br><br>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.<br><br>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.<br><br>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.<br><br><strong>Selection Process:</strong><br><br>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.<br><br>During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.<br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp;<br><br>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of general clerical functions or for carrying out responsibility for the flow and completion of clerical work in an assigned area.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs the full range of general clerical duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li><br>TYPING:<br><ul><li>Types a variety of materials in relation to other duties or as assigned;</li><li>Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment.</li></ul></li><li><br>FILING:<br><ul><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for own use.</li></ul></li><li><br>CORRESPONDENCE:<br><ul><li>Composes routine correspondence.</li></ul></li><li><br>REPORT WRITING:<br><ul><li>Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data (format).</li></ul></li><li><br>INTERPERSONAL:<br><ul><li>Provides general information and referral services in response to citizen complaints or questions regarding an agency's services or authority;</li><li>Responds to inquiries from other work units or departments/agencies;</li><li>Applies agency policies and state statutes and regulations in determining case status or responding to requests for procedural assistance;</li><li>May lead lower level employees in carrying out assigned clerical functions.</li></ul></li><li><br>PROCESSING:<br><ul><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Processes a variety of documents in determining routine case status;</li><li>Exercises discretion in choosing appropriate follow through procedures within defined guidelines including assembling and reviewing incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines and agency policy and procedures, verifying information through use of internal resources and contacts with sender and other work units and soliciting additional information as required by correspondence;</li><li>Processes purchase requisitions/purchase orders for subsequent action;</li><li>Prepares payment lists and billing invoices;</li><li>Receives shipments of materials and matches/verifies shipment or billing invoices against original purchase orders;</li><li>Maintains files, journals or account ledgers by posting credits, expenditures, interest, etc.;</li><li>Figures payments, costs, discounts and adjustments using prescribed methods and formulas;</li><li>Receives monies in various forms such as cash, checks and money orders and prepares for deposit;</li><li>Maintains inventory and orders supplies;</li><li>Uses a variety of electronic equipment to perform job functions;</li></ul></li></ul><br>Performs related duties as required.<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing;</li><li><br>Skills<br><ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li><br>Ability to<br><ul><li>perform a full range of clerical tasks;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>schedule and prioritize workflow;</li><li>read and interpret complex instructions.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of&nbsp;general clerical work experience.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with written and verbal communication within an office setting/environment</li><li>Experience with proofreading for detail and accuracy</li><li>Extensive experience in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word</li><li>Experience in interpersonal customer service</li><li>Experience working in a multi-faceted, high volume work environment with reception duties</li><li>Experience with billing and processing invoices and payments</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.<br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br>

Office Assistant(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has an anticipated vacancy for a dynamic leader to join our team as the Chief Fiscal Officer (Chief Of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2).<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU<br></strong><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company -&nbsp;<strong>'Forbes': State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</strong></li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li></ul><br>DAS is the nerve center for state government and houses several distinct programs including information technology, human resources, procurement, facilities and real estate construction services, fleet, workers compensation and more united in a common mission to:<br><br><ul><li><strong>Support Connecticut's Growth</strong> - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.</li><li><strong>Drive Continuous Innovation</strong> - To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors.</li><li><strong>Provide Rewarding Careers</strong> - To attract and retain a workforce of talented, dedicated public servants committed to leading our great state forward.</li></ul>The individual selected to fill this senior leadership role, reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, will be strategic, analytical and innovative, with expertise in managing financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.<br><br>They will be an experienced professional who understands how state and agency policy, operations and legislation impact the financial horizon and will collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational goals. They will be an effective leader and business partner who promotes team culture and transparency, embraces change and drives to create efficiencies using the latest technology to deliver sound results. In addition, they will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking and presentation skills.<br><br>The CFO will be responsible for administration of the DAS Business Office, which supports DAS and six (6) client state agencies, Collection Services and Grants Administration.  They will optimize financial performance, driving fiscal initiatives, and implement procedural and fiscal controls to ensure the financial stability of DAS and assigned client agencies.<br><br>If this sounds like you and you would love the opportunity to serve the citizens of Connecticut in this critical financial role, then we invite you to apply.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location:&nbsp; Hartford, CT</li><li>Hybrid position (telework and in office)</li></ul><br><br>Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li></ul><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.<br></li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br></strong><br><ul><li>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li><strong>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</strong><br></li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.<br></li></ul><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@ct.gov</a>.<br><br>Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for administering the fiscal and administrative programs and operations of the agency. <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Administers staff and operations of a major fiscal or fiscal/administrative services division including budget preparation and management, accounting and financial reporting and analysis;</li><li>Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives;</li><li>Designs and develops division programs and activities;</li><li>Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;</li><li>Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;</li><li>Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff;</li><li>Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities;</li><li>Acts as liaison for department with internal and external state contacts;</li><li>Directs financial planning activities including long and short-term forecasting;</li><li>Assists EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;</li><li>Utilizes EDP systems for financial analyses;</li><li>Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation;</li><li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>May direct a program of internal and/or external audit;</li><li>May direct support services such as maintenance, duplicating services, switchboard, mailroom, food services, security and housekeeping;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>and ability to apply management principles and practices;</li><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration with special references to governmental budget management and governmental accounting;</li><li>principles and procedures of personnel, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports;</li><li>Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management.</li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Ten (10) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g. accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, personnel, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting or budgeting function.*<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>One (1) year of the General Experience must be at a managerial level.<br><br>NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services, a Principal Budget Specialist or Fiscal/Administrative Manager.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li><br>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.<br></li><li><br>A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.<br></li></ul>*Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br>    The successful candidate will possess:<br><br><ul><li>Experience with public sector budgeting and accounting within the State of Connecticut, including overseeing fiscal budgets of $50 million or more;</li><li>Experience developing and implementing strategic fiscal programs;</li><li>Experience utilizing technology such as Peoplesoft – CORE-CT to create program efficiencies;</li><li>Experience managing large teams and remote staff;</li><li>Experience developing Capital Budgets;</li><li>Experience communicating and presenting fiscal information to internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Chief Fiscal Officer(Chief Of Fiscal/Administrative Services 2 | Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) has an <strong>Open to Statewide Employees</strong> opportunity as a Secretary 1&nbsp;to join our dynamic team in the Office of Field Operations, Central District Major Crime Squad!<br><br>This position is located at 269 Maxim Road in Hartford and will support four Major Crime offices located at CDHQ (Maxim Road), Hartford (Troop H), Bethany (Troop I) and Westbrook (Troop F).&nbsp;<br><br>At DESPP, we value collaboration and teamwork. As a Secretary 1, you'll work closely with a diverse group of professionals, all dedicated to the common goal of driving efficiencies within the department.&nbsp;<br><br>Join our team and be part of a world-class organization that is committed to making a positive impact on the community!<br><br><strong>Position highlights</strong><br><br><ul><li>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.;</li><li>Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);</li><li>Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals;</li><li>Composes routine letters/memoranda, etc. (e.g., standard replies and acknowledgement letters) for supervisor's signature;</li><li>Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;</li><li>Orders supplies when necessary;</li><li>More details can be found in the class specification.</li></ul><br><br>This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM.<br><br><strong>About us</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing enforcement, regulatory and scientific services through prevention, education, and innovative technology.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.<br><br><strong>To apply</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important information after you apply</strong><br><br><strong>Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:</strong><br><br><strong>State Employees</strong><br><br><ul><li>Two (2) most recent performance evaluations;</li><li>Completed CT-HR-13.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Additionally:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services &amp; Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul><br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.<br><br>For technical questions regarding the filing of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at <a href="mailto:Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov" target="_blank">Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of secretarial support functions.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li><br>TYPING:<br><ul><li>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.;</li><li>Proofreads for content;</li><li>Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.</li></ul></li><li><br>FILING:<br><ul><li>Designs office filing systems;</li><li>Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);</li><li>Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.</li></ul></li><li><br>CORRESPONDENCE:<br><ul><li>Composes routine letters/memoranda, etc. (e.g., standard replies and&nbsp;acknowledgement letters) for supervisor's signature.</li></ul></li><li><br>REPORT WRITING:<br><ul><li>Compiles information from standard sources and prepares data reports (e.g., number of forms processed during the month).</li></ul></li><li><br>INTERPERSONAL:<br><ul><li>Greets and directs visitors;</li><li>Answers phones and takes messages;</li><li>Answers questions requiring knowledge of terminology, organization, supervisor's&nbsp;responsibilities, etc. (e.g., appropriate referrals, general purpose of the unit).</li></ul></li><li><br>PROCESSING:<br><ul><li>Scans correspondence;</li><li>Pulls and attaches related materials;</li><li>Reviews, routes and prioritizes mail.</li></ul></li><li><br>SECRETARY:<br><ul><li>Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);</li><li>Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;</li><li>Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;</li><li>Prepares expense accounts;</li><li>Makes travel arrangements.</li></ul></li><li><br>OFFICE MANAGEMENT:<br><ul><li>Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;</li><li>Orders supplies when necessary;</li><li>Completes, processes, and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders,&nbsp;requisitions, invoices, etc.);</li><li>Maintains time and attendance records;</li></ul></li></ul><br>Performs related duties as required<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li><br>Considerable knowledge of<br><ul><li>office systems and procedures;</li><li>proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>business communications;</li><li>business math;</li></ul></li><li><br>Skills<br><ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li><br>Ability to<br><ul><li>schedule and prioritize office workflow;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other&nbsp;electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience working for a law enforcement agency;</li><li>Experience analyzing and managing confidential information including criminal records, police reports which include crime scene photographs, personnel files and legal documents;</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook;</li><li>Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders over the phone, through email, and in person;</li><li>Experience overseeing office administrative functions, including ordering inventory and preparing for meetings.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br>

Secretary 1

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – North Region is currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Secretary 2&nbsp;position. This position will be located on-site at Public Programs, EastHartford, CT</strong><br><br><strong>Position Highlight</strong><br><ul><li>PCN 101896</li><li>Full-time, 80-hours/biweekly</li><li>1st shift</li><li>Monday – Friday</li><li>8:00 am – 4:30 pm</li><li>However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.</li></ul><strong>Unique Opportunity</strong><br>Join a world-class team committed to delivering outstanding service and support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. As a Secretary 2, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the seamless operation and success of our programs. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of many, making this a truly fulfilling career opportunity.<br><br><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong><br><ul><li>Support the Residential Manager in ensuring the health and safety of around 60 individuals in 12 DDS Community Living Arrangements.</li><li>Assist in the development and updating of policies and procedures, ensuring they are strictly adhered to and flawlessly implemented.</li><li>Coordinate the scheduling of meetings, preparation of reports, transcription of documents, writing of meeting minutes, maintenance of filing systems, and drafting of memorandums.</li><li>Apply Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for sending correspondences, typing reports, compiling information, and building documents with embedded links and images.</li><li>Track and order office and cleaning supplies to ensure all needs are met promptly.</li><li>Perform related duties as required to support the agency's ambitious goals.</li></ul><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br>At the State of Connecticut&nbsp;we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment. Our team members' contributions are highly valued, and their professional growth is supported. You will have the chance to work with committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the community. Join us and become part of an organization that prioritizes excellence and aims to offer top-notch services.   <br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><ul><ul><li><strong>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;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.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application.</strong></li></ul><li>Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page or view our&nbsp;tutorial.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close&nbsp;date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward&nbsp;Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>.            </li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp; At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of secretarial support functions requiring an understanding of organizational policies and procedures.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li>TYPING:    <ul><li>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.;</li><li>Proofreads for content;</li><li>Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.</li></ul></li><li>FILING:    <ul><li>Designs office filing systems;</li><li>Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);</li><li>Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.</li></ul></li><li>CORRESPONDENCE:    <ul><li>Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department&nbsp;practices/policies) for own or supervisor's signature.</li></ul></li><li>REPORT WRITING:    <ul><li>Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statistical&nbsp;reports, exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included.</li></ul></li><li>INTERPERSONAL:    <ul><li>Greets and directs visitors;</li><li>Answers phones and screens incoming calls;</li><li>Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g., citing a regulation to&nbsp;solve a specific problem);</li><li>Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters.</li></ul></li><li>PROCESSING:    <ul><li>Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;</li><li>May make recommendations to the supervisor.</li></ul></li><li>SECRETARY:    <ul><li>Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);</li><li>Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs,&nbsp;reports);</li><li>Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;</li><li>Takes notes and/or meeting&nbsp;minutes;</li><li>Prepares expense accounts;</li><li>Makes travel arrangements.</li></ul></li><li>OFFICE MANAGEMENT:    <ul><li>Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;</li><li>Orders supplies when necessary;</li><li>Completes, processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders,&nbsp;requisitions, invoices, etc.);</li><li>Maintains time and attendance records;</li><li>Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g., compiles figures, reviews&nbsp;statistical reports, verifies expense items);</li><li>Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow;</li></ul></li></ul><br><br>Performs related duties as required.<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of    <ul><li>office systems and procedures;</li><li>proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>business communications;</li><li>department's/unit's policies and procedures;</li><li>business math;</li></ul></li><li>Skills;    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>schedule and prioritize office workflow;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other&nbsp;electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>    College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.   <br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Clerical experience in a setting that provides services for individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.</li><li>Experience interacting and composing correspondence for internal and external purposes, including various state and private agencies.</li><li>Experience utilizing DDS procedures and terminology.</li><li>Experience working within HIPAA Laws and Confidentiality.</li><li>Experience accurately proof-reading complex documentation.</li><li>Experience with administrative functions, including data collection, scheduling, writing meeting minutes, and tracking and ordering supplies.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office, including; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br>

Secretary 2(Office/On-site)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong>Are you looking to grow your career within the State of Connecticut? If so, take a look at this great opportunity below!</strong><br><br>The&nbsp;Department of Correction (DOC)&nbsp;is currently recruiting for an Office Assistant&nbsp;to work for the Board of Pardons and Paroles located in&nbsp;Waterbury, CT.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;NEW</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information;</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities;</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;for all employees!</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, hybrid, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday.</li><li>In this position you will run background checks for orientation&nbsp;and learn the docket process for the Hearing Division.</li><li>You will also handle the commutation application process andPardons Unit phone calls regarding application processes and statuses.</li><li>As an Office Assistant you will also work with evidence distribution for the Revocation Unit.</li></ul><br><br><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br><br>The <strong>State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles</strong> is an autonomous state agency with administrative support provided by the Department of Correction. The Board possesses discretionary authority to grant pardons for criminal convictions and to grant parole to eligible and appropriate offends in the community under supervision as a means of supporting their successful reintegration into law abiding society.&nbsp;<br><br>The Board of Pardons and Paroles is an integral part of the legal system and plays a crucial role in Connecticut's criminal justice policy. The Board’s work is driven by moral and ethical responsibility to do our part in making Connecticut a great place to live and work.<br><br>The <strong>Connecticut Department of Correction</strong> is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.&nbsp;<br><br>The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.<br><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.<br><br><strong>For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>Before you apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For assistance in applying please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important information for after you apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.</li></ul><br><br>Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov</a>.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of general clerical functions or for carrying out responsibility for the flow and completion of clerical work in an assigned area.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs the full range of general clerical duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li><br>TYPING:<br><ul><li>Types a variety of materials in relation to other duties or as assigned;</li><li>Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment.</li></ul></li><li><br>FILING:<br><ul><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for own use.</li></ul></li><li><br>CORRESPONDENCE:<br><ul><li>Composes routine correspondence.</li></ul></li><li><br>REPORT WRITING:<br><ul><li>Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data (format).</li></ul></li><li><br>INTERPERSONAL:<br><ul><li>Provides general information and referral services in response to citizen complaints or questions regarding an agency's services or authority;</li><li>Responds to inquiries from other work units or departments/agencies;</li><li>Applies agency policies and state statutes and regulations in determining case status or responding to requests for procedural assistance;</li><li>May lead lower level employees in carrying out assigned clerical functions.</li></ul></li><li><br>PROCESSING:<br><ul><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Processes a variety of documents in determining routine case status;</li><li>Exercises discretion in choosing appropriate follow through procedures within defined guidelines including assembling and reviewing incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines and agency policy and procedures, verifying information through use of internal resources and contacts with sender and other work units and soliciting additional information as required by correspondence;</li><li>Processes purchase requisitions/purchase orders for subsequent action;</li><li>Prepares payment lists and billing invoices;</li><li>Receives shipments of materials and matches/verifies shipment or billing invoices against original purchase orders;</li><li>Maintains files, journals or account ledgers by posting credits, expenditures, interest, etc.;</li><li>Figures payments, costs, discounts and adjustments using prescribed methods and formulas;</li><li>Receives monies in various forms such as cash, checks and money orders and prepares for deposit;</li><li>Maintains inventory and orders supplies;</li><li>Uses a variety of electronic equipment to perform job functions;</li></ul></li></ul><br>Performs related duties as required.<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing;</li><li><br>Skills<br><ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li><br>Ability to<br><ul><li>perform a full range of clerical tasks;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>schedule and prioritize workflow;</li><li>read and interpret complex instructions.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of&nbsp;general clerical work experience.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience working in a law enforcement or public safety setting;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using a variety of software systems including Microsoft Office and Teams scheduling;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience managing an independent workload in a multi-faceted and high volume environment;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using attention to detail to proofread for accuracy;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with electronic filing;&nbsp;</li><li>Fluency in Spanish and English (Bilingual);</li><li>Experience with COLLECT software; and</li><li>Experience with completing purchase orders in CORE-CT.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.<br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br>

Office Assistant(Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Are you looking to make a difference in public service?</em></strong><br><br><strong><em>If so, the&nbsp;Office of Health Strategy&nbsp;is hiring!</em></strong><br><br>The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Office of Health Strategy (OHS)&nbsp;is seeking an experienced and qualified individual&nbsp;to serve on our team as a Durational Fiscal Administrative Assistant for a recently awarded federal grant. This position will assist with supporting the financial aspects of the grant administration and implementation including but not limited to tracking expenditures, reviewing and processing payment invoices from grant subrecipients and subcontractors, contractor/grant monitoring, generating financial status reports, and supporting compliance with federal and state rules on the usage of the grant funds.<br><br>Grant and contract support and monitoring will include the maintenance of accounting records, reconciliations, financial statements for grant funds, monitoring of grantees to ensure that funds are accounted for and expended properly.<br><br>The States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model is a Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) demonstration project that aims to improve health care outcomes and reduce health care costs. CMS awarded the state of Connecticut with a multi-year grant to implement this model. The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) is the lead agency for AHEAD and the Department of Social Services (the state’s Medicaid agency) is a sub-recipient. The grant period is for 5 years (2024-2029). This is a durational, grant-funded position.<br><br><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>AGENCY:&nbsp;Office of Health Strategy (OHS)</li><li>LOCATION: Hartford, CT</li><li>WORK HOURS:&nbsp;Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 8:00am - 4:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;| Hybrid (office/telework) may be available</li></ul><br><strong><em>Please note:&nbsp;This position is grant funded with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2029 and may be extended as needed.</em></strong><br><br><strong>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;</strong><strong>new</strong><strong>State Employee Benefits Overview</strong><strong>&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>DPH also offers free parking with shuttle service, educational support, continuous access to training and healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees!</li></ul><br><br><strong>ABOUT US&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong><br><br>The mission&nbsp;of the&nbsp;OHS&nbsp;is to implement comprehensive, data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut. OHS consists of three teams: Health Systems Planning, Health Innovation and Health Information Technology.<br><br>We are a small state agency, but we have an influential role shaping the future of health care in CT. Come join our team!<br><br></strong><br><br><strong>START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Please Note</strong>:&nbsp;For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.<br><br><strong>TO APPLY</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul><br><br><strong>AFTER YOU APPLY&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>This posting&nbsp;may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews&nbsp;will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates&nbsp;who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US&nbsp;</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to&nbsp;the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates&nbsp;will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov" target="_blank">Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for performing a combination of basic paraprofessional work, and highly complex clerical work in fiscal and administrative functions.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Performs paraprofessional level work in fiscal and administrative activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently performs bookkeeping and basic accounting activities such as maintaining, balancing, and reconciling an interrelated group of accounts;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently accountable for an accounts receivable or accounts payable process including varied and complex procedures and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares simple financial statements and assists in preparation of complex financial statements;&nbsp;</li><li>Calculates rates involving complex arithmetical formulas;&nbsp;</li><li>Gathers and consolidates payroll and expenditure data for budget preparation;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews routine expenditures for compliance with itemized budgets;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes CORE-CT Financial System for financial records and reports;</li><li>Independently performs purchasing functions including preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions, authorizing routine purchase orders, and preparing requests for proposals;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently prepares renewal or new contracts based on awards;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required, for more information please click here.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of    <ul><li>bookkeeping, financial record keeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices;&nbsp;</li><li>basic procedures of budget preparation and control;&nbsp;</li><li>payroll procedures, purchasing procedures and contract preparation;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability in arithmetic computations;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to    <ul><li>audit financial documents;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and apply statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize EDP systems for financial management.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Four (4) years of experience in complex clerical work in one or more fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, or purchasing.<br><br>NOTE: Complex clerical work is defined as generally routine fiscal/ administrative work, such as financial record keeping or examining, bookkeeping, requisitioning or payroll preparation at or above the level of Financial Clerk. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.</li><li>One (1) year as a Pre-Professional Trainee in fiscal/administrative work may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience processing Request for payment, Purchase Orders, Transfer Invoices and Accounts Payable.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook in a professional work setting.</li><li>Experience with bookkeeping, financial record keeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices; experience with basic procedures of budget preparation and control.</li><li>Experience with tracking grant expenditures and generating financial status reports for multi-year state or federal grants.</li><li>Experience communicating with vendors, co-workers, management and third parties in writing, over the phone, and in person.</li><li>Experience managing projects with competing deadlines.</li><li>Experience with a financial software or CORE-CT Financial Modules.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>    Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certification by the time of permanent appointment.   <br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Fiscal/Administrative Assistant(Hybrid)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br>The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), is recruiting for one (1) <strong>Office Assistant</strong> in the Enforcement Unit, which is part of the Operations Bureau. This position will provide clerical support to a wide variety of functions in the Enforcement Unit. <br><br>If you're a current state employee who is looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in state service with one of our premier agencies, we invite you to apply!&nbsp;Please note: The list from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.<br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><br><ul><li>Full-time (40 hours per week) with a schedule of 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday</li><li>Located at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT.</li></ul><br><br><strong>OUR MISSION</strong><br><br>The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.<br><br>We strive to be leaner, flatter, smarter and more focused by taxpayer services than ever before. We strive every day to be efficient, effective, honest, transparent and fair. We try to be sure the voice of taxpayers is heard and that we understand the impact of our actions on their lives and businesses.<br><br><strong>YOUR ROLE</strong><br><br>As an Office Assistant supporting the Enforcement Unit, you will be responsible for:<br><br><ul><li>Sorting a large volume of scanned warrants, general collections and collection unit correspondences and distributing them amongst staff using SharePoint.</li><li>Sorting through incoming faxes and attaching them to cases and/or forwarding them to the appropriate staff/unit.</li><li>Faxing outgoing bank and wage warrant releases/modifications as well as merchant warrants for field agents.</li><li>Preparing vouchers for wage/bank warrants, UConn/CCSU offset and payment plan checks.</li><li>Mailing out general correspondence on behalf of staff and forwarding or hand-delivering tax returns to Processing Unit.</li></ul><br><br>More details about this role can be found in the class specification.<br><br><strong>BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT</strong><br><br>We will continue to offer you:<br><br><ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li></ul><br><br>Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.<br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br>This is a non-competitive recruitment, open to current state employees, only.<br><br>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;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.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application.<br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Other pertinent information regarding this recruitment is below:<br><br><strong>TO APPLY:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul><br><br><strong>CONNECT WITH US:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact <a href="mailto:Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov" target="_blank">Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov</a> </li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of general clerical functions or for carrying out responsibility for the flow and completion of clerical work in an assigned area.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs the full range of general clerical duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li><br>TYPING:<br><ul><li>Types a variety of materials in relation to other duties or as assigned;</li><li>Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment.</li></ul></li><li><br>FILING:<br><ul><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for own use.</li></ul></li><li><br>CORRESPONDENCE:<br><ul><li>Composes routine correspondence.</li></ul></li><li><br>REPORT WRITING:<br><ul><li>Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data (format).</li></ul></li><li><br>INTERPERSONAL:<br><ul><li>Provides general information and referral services in response to citizen complaints or questions regarding an agency's services or authority;</li><li>Responds to inquiries from other work units or departments/agencies;</li><li>Applies agency policies and state statutes and regulations in determining case status or responding to requests for procedural assistance;</li><li>May lead lower level employees in carrying out assigned clerical functions.</li></ul></li><li><br>PROCESSING:<br><ul><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Processes a variety of documents in determining routine case status;</li><li>Exercises discretion in choosing appropriate follow through procedures within defined guidelines including assembling and reviewing incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines and agency policy and procedures, verifying information through use of internal resources and contacts with sender and other work units and soliciting additional information as required by correspondence;</li><li>Processes purchase requisitions/purchase orders for subsequent action;</li><li>Prepares payment lists and billing invoices;</li><li>Receives shipments of materials and matches/verifies shipment or billing invoices against original purchase orders;</li><li>Maintains files, journals or account ledgers by posting credits, expenditures, interest, etc.;</li><li>Figures payments, costs, discounts and adjustments using prescribed methods and formulas;</li><li>Receives monies in various forms such as cash, checks and money orders and prepares for deposit;</li><li>Maintains inventory and orders supplies;</li><li>Uses a variety of electronic equipment to perform job functions;</li></ul></li></ul><br>Performs related duties as required.<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing;</li><li><br>Skills<br><ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li><br>Ability to<br><ul><li>perform a full range of clerical tasks;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>schedule and prioritize workflow;</li><li>read and interpret complex instructions.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of&nbsp;general clerical work experience.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience organizing and managing a large volume of work;</li><li>Experience communicating effectively across agency units;</li><li>Experience in a multi-faceted and high-volume work environment;</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining basic office procedures and filing systems including both physical and electronic case files and records;</li><li>Experience in interpersonal customer service;</li><li>Experience operating multi-function copiers, faxes, and personal computers.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.<br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br>

Office Assistant(Enforcement Unit)

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><em>Are you a current DOT employee?</em><br><br><em>Are you looking for the next step in your career?</em><br><br><em>If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today!</em><br><br>At theState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT),it is our mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are now accepting applications for a <strong>Transportation Assistant Transit Administrator </strong>in New Haven, CT.<br><br><strong>AS A STATE EMPLOYEE, CONTINUE TO ENJOY</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!</li></ul><br><br><strong>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location: New Haven, CT</li></ul><br><br><strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><br>The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rails is seeking a new Transportation Assistant Transit Administrator to oversee the Rail Operations and Systems Safety and Security Section.&nbsp; The selected candidate will be involved with the administration of statewide passenger and freight rail operations including but not limited to rail schedules and service planning development and the associated coordination with our passenger service providers including Metro North, Amtrak and TASI, state partners and federal regulatory agencies (FTA &amp; FRA).&nbsp; Additionally, the position will oversee the Rail Freight Improvement Program (RFIP) and will coordinate the oversight of Freight Operations statewide on DOT owned and privately owned freight territory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>The position will also be in charge of the administration of public safety and security programs for all modes of public transportation including but not limited to the development and continued acceptance’s of FRA’s Part 270 System Safety Program, Grade Crossing Safety Programs including Operation Lifesaver and the oversight and administration of safety and security programs for all of the Rail Stations within the rail system.<br><br>Responsibilities of this role include:<br><br><ul><li>In charge of administration, oversight, and policy development for Transit Safety and Security Programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>In charge of a team of professional staff.</li><li>Establish business goals and metrics to ensure quality rail service.</li><li>Leverage new technologies to improve business efficiency and customer service.</li><li>Coordinate with service providers (MNR, Amtrak &amp; TASI) to ensure quality rail service;</li><li>Plan, develop &amp; implement train schedules &amp; services adjustment;</li><li>Plan, develop &amp; implement the rail appropriations budget;</li><li>Negotiate business agreements with railroads and other third-parties with the support of the internal CTDOT rail team;</li><li>Report on and progress APTA's related safety and security program peer review recommendations.</li><li>Develop rail-related legislative proposals;</li><li>Represent the CTDOT on various national rail committees such as the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee and AASHTO Council on Rail Transportation.</li><li>This position will be in charge of personnel decisions and all staff hiring, firing, evaluation, promotion and the training of employees.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above&nbsp;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.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</strong><br><br>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>To Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li><strong>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.</strong><br><br></li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:<br><br></strong><br><br><ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul><br><br><strong>Important Information After You Apply:</strong><br><br><ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;<strong>prepare for your interview.</strong></li></ul><br><br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul><br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>    In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for assisting the Transportation Public Transit Administrator in the direction of public transportation operations, facilities construction and maintenance or support services in the office of Rails or Transit Operations.   <br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br><ul><li>Assists in directing staff and operations of the Offices of Rails or Transit Operations;</li><li>Assists in formulating, recommending and directing implementation of policies, standards of performance and procedures necessary to achieve satisfactory levels of passenger and freight service in the State;&nbsp;</li><li>Administers contracted public transportation services to ensure compliance with specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees review, negotiation, processing and distribution of facility improvement agreements with contractors, federal and other state agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Manages organization, budgeting and coordination of the State public transportation improvement program including engineering, design and construction inspection of facilities, track and rolling stock;&nbsp;</li><li>Plans and prioritizes improvements within constraints of legislative authorization for maximization of benefit and/or cost to the State;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in monitoring public transportation operations and makes recommendations for rights of way improvements or improvements in equipment utilization;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates rights of way transactions involving acquisitions, abandonments, leases and easements;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends and oversees enforcement of regulations for implementation of statutory responsibility;&nbsp;</li><li>Administers state participation in federal rail and transit safety programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations pertaining to public transportation operations;</li><li>Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques to public transportation operations;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable    <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Nine (9) years of experience in public transportation operations or other transportation related large scale programs or projects.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, implementing or coordinating transportation activities.   <br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br><ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul><br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Demonstrated experience and knowledge with Passenger and Freight Operations as it applies to federal laws, state statutes and regulations.</li><li>Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the development and administration of Operations and/or Safety Programs.</li><li>Demonstrated management experience in dynamic team environments that strive to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in public transportation.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with customer service initiatives.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with major project and/or program management.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated strong communication and written skills.</li><li>Extensive leadership &amp; supervisory experience of multiple disciplines, skill sets &amp; staff.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Passenger Rail Investment &amp; Improvement Act (PRIIA) of 2008 that includes PRIIA Sections (209&amp;212).</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br><ul><li>Incumbents may be required to possess licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.    </li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul><br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br><h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4><br>    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.   <br>

Transportation Assistant Transit Administrator

<br><h4>Introduction</h4><br><strong><em>Are you an Office Assistant&nbsp;looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the public sector? If so, read below and apply today!</em></strong><br><br><strong>THE POSITION:</strong><br><br>The<strong>&nbsp;State of Connecticut</strong>, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (<strong><strong>DMHAS</strong></strong>),&nbsp;is currently seeking enthusiastic and driven candidates to apply for the position of&nbsp;<strong>Office Assistant</strong>.<br><br><strong>POSITION SPECIFICS:</strong><ul><li><strong>Schedule:&nbsp;</strong>Part-Time (32 Hour), Monday - Thursday, First Shift (8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.)</li><li><strong>Facility</strong>:&nbsp;Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (<strong>SWCMHS</strong>)</li><li><strong>Program:</strong>&nbsp;Housing Assistance Program&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Address:&nbsp;</strong>100 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT</li><li><strong>PCN:</strong>&nbsp;144552</li></ul><br><br>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:<br><br><ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li></ul><ul><li>The opportunity to&nbsp;work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;-&nbsp;State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>We encourage a strong&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;for all state employees.&nbsp;</li><li>We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.&nbsp;</li></ul><br>*Benefit offerings will vary withpart-time positions.<br><br><strong>DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist our clients so they can achieve success;&nbsp;</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector; and&nbsp;</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>OUR MISSION:</strong><br><br><strong>DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.</strong><br><br>The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.<br><br><strong>Please note:</strong><br><br><ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br><br><strong>Start with us.&nbsp; Stay with us.&nbsp; Grow with us.</strong><br><h4>Selection Plan</h4><br><strong>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!<br><br><strong>Please Note</strong>:&nbsp;For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.<br><br>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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.<br><br>To Apply:<br><br><ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul><br><br>Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:<br><br><ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul><br><br>Connect With Us:<br><br><ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Nicole Frascatore via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov" target="_blank">Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul><br>*Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.<br><h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4><br>In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of general clerical functions or for carrying out responsibility for the flow and completion of clerical work in an assigned area.<br><h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><br>Performs the full range of general clerical duties as described in the following areas:<br><br><ul><li><br>TYPING:<br><ul><li>Types a variety of materials in relation to other duties or as assigned;</li><li>Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment.</li></ul></li><li><br>FILING:<br><ul><li>Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for own use.</li></ul></li><li><br>CORRESPONDENCE:<br><ul><li>Composes routine correspondence.</li></ul></li><li><br>REPORT WRITING:<br><ul><li>Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data (format).</li></ul></li><li><br>INTERPERSONAL:<br><ul><li>Provides general information and referral services in response to citizen complaints or questions regarding an agency's services or authority;</li><li>Responds to inquiries from other work units or departments/agencies;</li><li>Applies agency policies and state statutes and regulations in determining case status or responding to requests for procedural assistance;</li><li>May lead lower level employees in carrying out assigned clerical functions.</li></ul></li><li><br>PROCESSING:<br><ul><li>Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;</li><li>Processes a variety of documents in determining routine case status;</li><li>Exercises discretion in choosing appropriate follow through procedures within defined guidelines including assembling and reviewing incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines and agency policy and procedures, verifying information through use of internal resources and contacts with sender and other work units and soliciting additional information as required by correspondence;</li><li>Processes purchase requisitions/purchase orders for subsequent action;</li><li>Prepares payment lists and billing invoices;</li><li>Receives shipments of materials and matches/verifies shipment or billing invoices against original purchase orders;</li><li>Maintains files, journals or account ledgers by posting credits, expenditures, interest, etc.;</li><li>Figures payments, costs, discounts and adjustments using prescribed methods and formulas;</li><li>Receives monies in various forms such as cash, checks and money orders and prepares for deposit;</li><li>Maintains inventory and orders supplies;</li><li>Uses a variety of electronic equipment to perform job functions;</li></ul></li></ul><br>Performs related duties as required.<br><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4><br><ul><li>Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing;</li><li><br>Skills<br><ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>performing arithmetical computations;</li></ul></li><li><br>Ability to<br><ul><li>perform a full range of clerical tasks;</li><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>schedule and prioritize workflow;</li><li>read and interpret complex instructions.</li></ul></li></ul><br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4><br>Two (2) years of&nbsp;general clerical work experience.<br><h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4><br>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.<br><h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4><br><ul><li>Experience with electronic health records, Microsoft Office Software and Outlook.</li><li>Experience with individuals with Mental Health, Substance Use and/ or co-occurring conditions.</li><li>Experience with office clerical functions.</li><li>Experience with Underserved/Underrepresented Communities.</li></ul><br><h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4><br>Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.<br><h4>Conclusion</h4><br><strong>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong><br><br>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<br>

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