Secretary ; Hybrid - CL

Position: Secretary 2 (Hybrid) - #260722-7539CL-001
Introduction

Are you a clerical professional looking to start your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to consider the Secretary 2 position with Connecticut Developmental Services!

The State of Connecticut, Developmental Services (DDS) - Central Office - is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Secretary 2 position to support the Emergency Management, OSHA, Workplace Safety and Fire Code Compliance Unit in Hartford, CT.

In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support that helps ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations while supporting emergency preparedness initiatives across DDS. Your work will play a key role in maintaining critical records, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, managing office operations, and supporting the DDS Respiratory Protection Program, which helps protect more than 2,200 employees from respiratory hazards.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational, communication, and office management skills who is passionate about supporting programs that promote workplace safety and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and become an essential member of the DDS team.

Position Highlights: PCN 16658

* Full-time | 1st Shift | 40 Hours weekly

* Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

* Regular Days Off | Saturday, Sunday

* However, flexibility is required in order to meet the operational needs of the Department/Agency.

What we can offer you:

* View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

* Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

* A healthy work-life balance to all employees!

* 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.  for more information.

DDS Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

* Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

* Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

* Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

* Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

* Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.

* Salary Calculations:
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.

* 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:

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

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