Description
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$50,475* - $66,229/year *Individuals new to state employment start at minimum salary range.
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
10/31/2025 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Secretary 1 position in the Office of Staff Development.
WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
First Shift
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Location: Newington, CT
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE
This position will reside in the Office of Staff Development and will be required to handle the day-to day administrative requirements of this office, filing, managing and ordering supplies as needed, assisting with classroom set up, answering and directing calls and assisting employees regarding training, tuition reimbursement and other related questions; assist with travel requests and related forms.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's 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.
Requirements
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.
