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Secretary 2


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58046 - 75906
Posted: 17 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut If so consider this new and exciting opportunity!


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time following a first shift schedule 40 hours per week scheduled Monday - Friday andprimary duty station is located at 79 Elm Street Hartford CT.
  • As a Secretary 2 you will perform advanced fully independent secretarial support with a full range of secretarial tasks independently and full understanding of office operations.
  • In this role you will beresponsible for total office operation; communicates and interprets policies; not intended as assistant to another secretary work under general supervision but with greater autonomy and judgment and lead seasonal clerical or secretarial staff.
  • You will also compose complex letters including those explaining policies or procedures compile information from varied sources prepare narrative and statistical reports requiring judgment and screen calls provide guidance citing regulations and handle nonroutine inquiries.
  • The Secretary 2 will screen materials determine required action and recommend actions to supervisors as well as all Secretary 1 duties plus assisting with budget prep monitoring and designing new forms/procedures.
            ABOUT US
            The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticuts economy and creating jobs and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

            The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Forestry Division encourages the long-term practice of responsible and sustainable forest management. We accomplish this by; 1) Protecting Connecticuts forest resources from the effects of fire insects disease and misuse. 2) Providing accurate and timely information about Connecticuts forest resources. 3) Certifying forest practitioners 4) Managing the State Forests in which exist many large blocks of unfragmented forest land 5) Engaging municipalities and citizens in the work of urban forestry and 6) Providing guidance education and technical assistance to private forestland owners.

            For an inside look at what its like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut please watch the video below!

            Selection Plan

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            BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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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 employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.

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              Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

              PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
              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.
              EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
              In this role you will;
              • Maintain and manage the Forestry Division main phone line and general email inbox.;
              • Maintain inventory and ordering supplies and equipment as needed;
              • Coordinate annual Division physical asset inventory and implement Division record retention schedule;
              • Craft documents including performing basic page setup editing and text formatting functions;
              • Process requisitions orders for supplies dues and other items;
              • Prepare outreach educational materials needed by instructors;
              • Assist various forestry division permit processing or license renewals;
              • Proofread and/or edit complex and technical records letters memos reports contracts and/or documents;
              • Take and/or transcribe notes dictation transcripts and/or tapes into written minutes and/or reports;
              • Establish computerized and/or manual filing systems;
              • Type agendas maintain calendars and schedules and arrange business appointments travel itineraries events and meetings;
              • Collect and distribute mail; and
              • Perform related duties as required.
              KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
              • Considerable knowledge of
                • office systems and procedures;
                • proper grammar punctuation and spelling;
              • Knowledge of
                • business communications;
                • departments/units policies and procedures;
                • 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
              Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
              One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent.
              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 two (2) years.
              PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
              • Experience with Microsoft Office 360 including Excel Outlook Teams and Word;
              • Experience communicating in person on the phone and in writing with constituents including coworkers and the public;
              • Experience working with confidential information including social security numbers income information and demographic information;
              • Experience working with the public and providing customer service to both internal and external constituents.
              • Experience multitasking in an office environment; and
              • Experience and engagement with trees forests wildlife and outdoor environments.

              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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