Clerk

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you looking to grow your career within the State of Connecticut? If so, we have a great opportunity with the Department of Correction!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is currently seeking a Clerk to work within their Fiscal Services Inmate Accounts Unit at their Central Office in Wethersfield, CT. The Clerk is responsible for daily travel to State facilities to collect and verify admission and bond funds for transport back to Central Office, as well as handling Fiscal department mail. The Clerk also performs general clerical duties such as processing, reception, filing, and recordkeeping.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n Visit\r\n our State Employee\r\n Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and\r\n development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all\r\n employees.\r\n The State of\r\n Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer,\r\n meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven\r\n after 10 years of service. Click here for more\r\n information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time, on-site role following a first-shift schedule (Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week). Hybrid work is not available for this position.\r\n Requires daily travel throughout the State of Connecticut with the utilization of a State vehicle.\r\n This position will serve courier duties between the agency’s Central Office in Wethersfield and its facilities.\r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our�Applicant Reference Library�for additional support throughout\r\nthe recruitment process.�\r\n�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum\r\n Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must\r\n specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience\r\n and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job\r\n opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and\r\n degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To\r\n receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be\r\n accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the\r\n U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized\r\n USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education\r\n equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on\r\n the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act\r\n 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the\r\n initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses,\r\n candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support\r\n their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include:\r\n a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews,\r\n attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the\r\n request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and\r\n shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may\r\n result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or\r\n shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application\r\n materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable\r\n to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the\r\n State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only\r\n for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire\r\n duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary\r\n calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches\r\n of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the\r\n other.�\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via\r\n the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut\r\n Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\n�\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of\r\n additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the\r\n questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an\r\n email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal\r\n Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews\r\n are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with\r\n the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview\r\n Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay\r\n connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your\r\n status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and\r\n tasks.��\r\n The immediate\r\n vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be\r\n used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in\r\n accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,\r\n promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and\r\n accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State\r\n Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available\r\n at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\n�\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm\r\nreceipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please\r\ncheck your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If\r\nyou have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to\r\nRachel Allsop at�Rachel.Allsop@ct.gov.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n TYPING:\r\n \r\n Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets and other electronic equipment;\r\n Types a variety of forms, cards, labels, envelopes, routine memos, etc.\r\n \r\n \r\n FILING:\r\n \r\n Maintains logs;\r\n Sets up and maintains records and files according to established procedures (e.g., alpha, numeric or chronological order);\r\n Searches files for information.\r\n \r\n \r\n REPORT WRITING:\r\n \r\n Compiles information from standard sources and prepares reports.\r\n \r\n \r\n INTERPERSONAL:\r\n \r\n Answers phone, transfers calls and takes messages;\r\n Receives and directs visitors;\r\n Handles routine requests for information or assistance over the telephone or in person (e.g., counter, reception/information desk).\r\n \r\n \r\n PROCESSING:\r\n \r\n Copies and collates materials;\r\n Prepares routine forms and correspondence making minor revisions and additions;\r\n Receives, sorts and distributes mail;\r\n Performs a variety of basic and repetitive processing tasks, e.g., sorts, numbers, codes and files materials, reviews materials for accuracy and completeness (ensures categorical information completed as required), makes changes per instructions or as authorized, verifies information through cross-referencing of existing computer and/or manual files or inquiries by phone or form letter to senders or other work units;\r\n Assists in or maintains inventory and orders supplies;\r\n \r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n \r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation;\r\n Skills\r\n \r\n in performing arithmetic computations;\r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n perform clerical tasks such as coding, sorting, alphabetizing and numeric ordering;\r\n follow oral and written instructions;\r\n file;\r\n operate office equipment.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with driving in all weather conditions for approximately two (2) hours or more per day, five days per week.\r\n• Experience delivering packages and completing a range of tasks within and outside the Department (various facilities, post office or supply warehouse).\r\n• Experience with cash handling, counting and making bank deposits;\r\n• Experience with computer office systems such as Excel, Word, and Outlook;\r\n• Experience using office equipment such as copy machines, mail sorters, and stampers;\r\n• Experience with verbally communicating with a diverse group of individuals both in-person and over the phone.\r\n• Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.�As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n