Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.
Secretary providing office support, meeting coordination, correspondence, and record management.
2 months ago ago
$55,248 - $72,247
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Hartford, CT
Hybrid
Company Size
1,700 Employees
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Role
Description
meeting minutes
travel arrangements
file management
office software
budget support
equipment inventory
Maintains time and attendance records;
Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;
Makes travel arrangements.
May make recommendations to the supervisor.
Designs office filing systems;
Greets and directs visitors;
schedule and prioritize office workflow;
operate office suite software;
Use computers, tablets and other electronic equipment, format and type a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes etc.;
Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports);
Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g., citing a regulation to solve a specific problem);
Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;
operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;
Write minutes for meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;
Arrange and coordinate meetings (including space and equipment);
Take notes and/or meeting minutes;
Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow;
Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters.
Make travel arrangements;
Completes, processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders, requisitions, invoices, etc.);
Prepares expense accounts;
Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statistical reports, exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included.
Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;
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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.;
Prepare expense accounts;
Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.
Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices/policies) for own or supervisor's signature.
Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g., compiles figures, reviews statistical reports, verifies expense items);
Answers phones and screens incoming calls;
take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).
Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;
Orders supplies when necessary;
Research, assemble and coordinate meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports);
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment;
Requirements
microsoft office
bilingual spanish
database reporting
legal processing
public engagement
communication skills
Experience communicating both verbally and in writing, internally and externally
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Experience arranging for Marshal service
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.
Preferred Bilingual proficiency in Spanish
Proofreads for content;
Experience performing outreach activities
Experience completing multiple assignments with conflicting deadlines
Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Experience engaging with the public, identifying and resolving the public’s concerns
Knowledge of
Experience working with databases and compiling data into spreadsheets and reports
Considerable knowledge of
Experience processing legal work
Experience using all Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint ) to carry out administrative tasks
proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;
business math;
oral and written communication skills;
Experience drafting and proofreading correspondence for comprehension, grammar, punctuation and spelling
interpersonal skills;
Ability to
Experience organizing, handling and maintaining electronic and paper files (including confidential files)
Benefits
Hybrid (In office during a 6-month working test period. However, incumbent may request a Hybrid schedule, with their supervisor’s approval, once the working test period has been successfully completed.)
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. Click here for more information.
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Culture + Values
Collaboration
Excellence
Integrity
Innovation
Accountability
Environment + Sustainability
Focus on energy efficiency in state buildings
Promotion of sustainable procurement practices
Advancing the use of renewable energy in state operations
Inclusion & Diversity
Focus on increasing representation in state government
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce
Promote equal opportunities for all employees
Implementation of programs to enhance employee engagement and retention