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Secretary 2


Job Location:

New Haven, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 58046 - 75906
Posted: 29 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for aSecretary2positionwithin the Bureau of Engineering and Construction District 5 Construction Division located in New Haven CT.

We are seeking a dynamic customer service oriented energetic and driven team player who is passionate about serving the public and about the work we do at the DOT to deliver our this role you will provide support to the District 1 Construction and Survey units providing superior customer service to staff and stakeholders. If you are cooperative responsive have very good attendance excellent written communication and editing skills and are willing to go the extra mile this could be the position for you!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Prepare timely and accurate letters memoranda and correspondence.
  • Courteously respond to telephone calls and emails resolving questions and complaints.
  • Make travel arrangements.
  • Schedule create agendas and take notes.
  • Purchase supplies for construction and survey staff.
  • Prepare documents for interview panels and employment changes such as transfers and new hires.
  • Assist with tracking responses to log letters and other outside inquiries.
  • Be accountable problem solve and communicate appropriately with a wide range of individuals at various levels inside and outside of the department.
  • Display a positive attitude and self-motivation Showcase excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Complete assignments within specified deadlines and schedule office workflow.
  • Exhibit strong computer skills and be fully competent with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Teams and PowerPoint.
  • Have a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to be cooperative in challenging situations.
  • Display strong oral and written communication skills including excellent grammar spelling and punctuation.

        ABOUT US
        As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies DOT employs approximately 3300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOTs mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

        Learn more about our mission vision and values by clicking here!

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        Selection Plan

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        Please Note:In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting by the closing date listed on the job posting.

        BEFORE YOU APPLY:

        • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

        AFTER YOU APPLY:

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        • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs) which must be completed by the questionnaires expiration date. If requested RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

        QUESTIONS WERE HERE TO HELP:

        Due to high volume we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process reach out to Nicole Frascatore via .

        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

        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 complex letters and/or memoranda etc. (e.g. explaining departmentpractices/policies) for own or supervisors signature.
        • REPORT WRITING:
          • Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statisticalreports exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included.
        • INTERPERSONAL:
          • Greets and directs visitors;
          • Answers phones and screens incoming calls;
          • Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g. citing a regulation tosolve a specific problem);
          • Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters.
        • PROCESSING:
          • Screens letters memos reports and other materials to determine action required;
          • May make recommendations to the supervisor.
        • SECRETARY:
          • Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
          • Researches assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g. charts graphsreports);
          • Writes minutes of meetings lectures conferences etc. from rough draft;
          • Takes notes and/or meetingminutes;
          • 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;
          • Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g. compiles figures reviewsstatistical reports verifies expense items);
          • Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow;
        • 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;
          • 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 Suite including Microsoft Outlook (including managing multiple calendars) Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and Bluebeam.
        • Experience addressing telephone written and in-person inquiries for information and assistance.
        • Experience preparing and distributing electronic memos documents and letters in Microsoft Office SharePoint.
        • Experience communicating verbally and in writing to multiple diverse populations and skill levels.
        • Experience composing and editing business communications and editing letters and reports with correct grammar spelling and punctuation and an understanding of engineering and construction terminology.
        • Experience processing confidential and time-sensitive information for accuracy and completeness while meeting deadlines.
        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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