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Secretary 1 (Confidential)

Recruitment # 251021-6976CA-001

Location Wethersfield, CT

Date Opened 10/27/2025 08:30:00 AM

Salary $50,475* - $67,555/year; (*New State Employees start at minimum salary range)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/10/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPspring2021.pdf) ’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) ) Office of Labor Relations (OLR (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/olr-publications/about/about-office-of-labor-relations) ) is now accepting applications for a Secretary 1 (confidential) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6976CA&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

Position Details:

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position assigned to the Labor Relations Division, who supports the Department of Correction (DOC (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC) ). This recruitment may be considered for future Secretary 1 opportunities within OPM, for locations in the Greater Hartford and surrounding areas.

+ Location: Department of Correction

+ Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

+ Schedule: Monday – Friday

+ Address: Office conveniently located at 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT

About Us:

At OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor. OLR (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/olr-publications/about/about-office-of-labor-relations) serves as the Governor’s designated representative, through the Secretary of OPM, on collective bargaining matters for the majority of executive branch State employees.

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 [email protected].

+ 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 JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE 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 [email protected].

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 performing a full range of secretarial support functions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Compile and process daily union information requests, including complex multi-day data gathering;

+ Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of Article 7 and 8 union requests;

+ Schedule and coordinate Labor Management meetings for multiple Commissioners;

+ Respond to initial unemployment claims and manage follow-up action as needed;

+ Process Union Business Leave requests received by the Office of Labor Relations, Department of Corrections;

+ Maintain and oversee labor relations filing systems and documentation;

+ Log incoming grievances and prepare case files for Agency Labor Relations Specialists;

+ Preform general clerical support for the Labor Relations unit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ office systems and procedures;

+ proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;

+ Knowledge of

+ business communications;

+ 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 other electronic equipment;

+ operate office suite software;

+ take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have the following professional experience:

+ Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, One Drive and Excel.

+ Experience generating accurate and complete work while under the restraints of a deadline.

+ Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

+ Experience organizing, tracking, and retrieving information using electronic-based systems.

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.

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.

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