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Secretary 1


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 53031 - 69583
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • SHIFT: first shift full time Monday through Friday
  • SCHEDULE: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
  • LOCATIONS: Middletown and Waterbury CT
  • NOTE: Positions may become hybrid upon conclusion of a successful working test period.
BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

As a state employee we will offer you:

  • Industry leading health benefits including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
  • 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 here for more information.
We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more.

In addition the State puts an emphasis on:

  • Providing limitless opportunities;
  • Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
  • Performing meaningful work and;
  • Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
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.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

YOUR ROLE

The Department of Labors Appeals Division is comprised ofthe Referee Section and the Board of Review. The Employment Security AppealsDivision is an autonomous quasi-judicial agency housed in the Department ofLabor. It primarily hears and decides appeals arising from decisions of theAdministrator of the Connecticut Unemployment Compensation Act from which itis statutorily independent.

Inthis position you will be providing support to the appeals division includingsupporting Employment Security Appeals Referees. Responsibilities would include:

  • Processing incoming correspondence received by mail fax and in-person.
  • Uploading documentary evidence into electronic appeals case files.
  • Assisting parties with filing appeals.
  • Answering questions from the public by telephone and in-person.
  • Maintaining records of contact from parties to appeals.
  • Registering parties for hearings.
  • Interpreting written and verbal communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.

More details can be found in the class specification and the Examples of Duties section below.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

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    • The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language reemployment SEBAC transfer promotion and merit employment rules. 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 available at WERE HERE TO HELP:

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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
    In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of secretarial support functions.
    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Performs a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas:

    • TYPING:
      • Using computers tablets and other electronic equipment formats and types a full range of correspondence reports bills drafts etc. from rough draft transcription dictated notes etc.;
      • Proofreads for content;
      • Edits using knowledge of grammar punctuation and spelling.
    • FILING:
      • Designs office filing systems;
      • Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
      • Maintains updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.
    • CORRESPONDENCE:
      • Composes routine letters/memoranda etc. (e.g. standard replies andacknowledgement letters) for supervisors signature.
    • REPORT WRITING:
      • Compiles information from standard sources and prepares data reports (e.g. number of forms processed during the month).
    • INTERPERSONAL:
      • Greets and directs visitors;
      • Answers phones and takes messages;
      • Answers questions requiring knowledge of terminology organization supervisorsresponsibilities etc. (e.g. appropriate referrals general purpose of the unit).
    • PROCESSING:
      • Scans correspondence;
      • Pulls and attaches related materials;
      • Reviews routes and prioritizes mail.
    • SECRETARY:
      • Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
      • Writes minutes of meetings lectures conferences etc. from rough draft;
      • Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;
      • Prepares expense accounts;
      • Makes travel arrangements.
    • OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
      • Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;
      • Orders supplies when necessary;
      • Completes processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g. ordersrequisitions invoices etc.);
      • Maintains time and attendance records;
    Performs related duties as required
    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
    • Considerable knowledge of
      • office systems and procedures;
      • proper grammar punctuation and spelling;
    • Knowledge of
      • business communications;
      • business math;
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • schedule and prioritize office workflow;
      • operate office equipment which includes computers tablets and otherelectronic equipment;
      • operate office suite software;
      • take notes (shorthand speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
    Two (2) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
    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.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience translating written correspondence from Spanishto English and English to Spanish.
    Experience interpreting verbal communications from Spanish into English andEnglish into Spanish.
    Experience utilizing a case management system (comparable to ReEmployCT) tomaintain client records.
    Experience working in a judicial or quasi-judicial environment.
    Experience with managing time to meet prescribed deadlines that may conflictwhile adhering to quantity and quality standards.
    Experience typing and formatting written correspondence using Microsoft Word.
    Experience in document management and scanning in a high production officeenvironment.
    Experience providing customer service assistance to diverse populations andskill levels in a high production office environment.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.


    Required Experience:

    Junior IC


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