Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Transportation Supervisor's Assistant (40 Hour)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, East Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06118
Transportation Supervisor's Assistant (40 Hour)
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Transportation Supervisor's Assistant (40 Hour)
role with the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, a full‑time position located in East Hartford, CT. The salary ranges from $47,827 to $60,861 per year.
Location: East Hartford, CT Job Type: Open to the Public Salary: $47,827–$60,861 / year Close Date: 11/17/2025
Benefits
New State Employee Benefits Overview
Professional growth and development opportunities
Healthy work/life balance for all employees
On‑site low‑cost fitness center, cafeteria, and EV charging
Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or public transportation
Position Highlights
Full‑time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Office/On‑site
The Role
Assist in the operation of the garage by performing a full range of general clerical and maintenance assistance functions.
Perform numerous office and record‑keeping duties that require precision, accuracy, and a sense of urgency, directly relating to public safety.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft (Core‑CT), STARS, and Analytical Reporting Systems extensively in daily duties.
Support an active office that can be extremely busy, balancing several deadlines while staying proactive.
Interact with and provide information to diverse populations verbally and in writing.
Use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with the public, address concerns, and manage emergencies.
Requirements
Willingness to accept assignment to emergency duties, including mandatory winter overtime (Nov 1 – Apr 30).
Ability to stay at work during storm events, possibly several days including holidays and weekends.
Residency within 20 miles of the posted job location.
About As one of Connecticut's largest state agencies, the Department of Transportation (DOT) employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. DOT's mission is to improve the quality of life through transportation, maintaining a significant infrastructure system essential for mobility, economic, community development, and environmental stewardship. The DOT is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that represents the communities it serves. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Selection Plan Meet Minimum Qualifications by the close date. Specify qualifications on your application. Educational credits, resume policy, preferred shift/location, timely submission, and salary calculations are among the requirements.
Before You Apply
Meet Minimum Qualifications and specify them on your application.
List earned credits and degrees accurately.
Resume not accepted during the initial application process.
Specify preferred shift/location.
Submit all materials by the deadline.
After You Apply
Submit Referral Questions before the questionnaire’s expiration date.
Prepare for an interview by reviewing the Interview Preparation Guide.
Track application status on JobAps Personal Status Board.
Note the position will be filled according to state rules.
Questions For updates, check your Personal Status Board and FAQ. Reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov.
Purpose of Job Class Accounts for general clerical and maintenance assistance functions in the operation of a DOT garage.
Examples of Duties
Type and record various documents accurately and efficiently.
Correct drafts for conformance with original documents.
Enter and retrieve data on personal computers.
Maintain logs, files, and records.
Prepare and send standard form letters.
Compile information from standard sources and prepare reports.
Answer telephone calls, take messages, and manage visits.
Perform basic processing tasks, inventory, and coding of work orders.
Take minutes at meetings and conduct fact‑findings.
Operate radio communications and perform general facility maintenance.
Assist in emergency coordination and dispatch.
Assist with material handling and various related duties.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of office systems, procedures, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Arithmetic computations.
Operate computers, tablets, and other office equipment.
Perform basic clerical and maintenance tasks.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience One year of general clerical work experience.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed One year of general maintenance support experience that includes a substantial portion of time on related clerical duties may substitute for the general experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft 365 suite.
Recordkeeping experience.
Payroll processing experience.
Prioritizing work and managing deadlines.
Phone call handling and messages.
File sorting and filing.
Email handling and scheduling with Outlook.
Special Requirements Incumbents must be willing to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and office support as required.
Physical Requirements
Require sufficient strength, stamina, agility, visual, and auditory acuity.
May require a physical examination.
Working Conditions Exposed to extreme weather, moderate weight lifting, poison ivy, insect bites, and loud machinery.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages 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.
Apply for this position through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Transportation Supervisor's Assistant (40 Hour)
role with the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, a full‑time position located in East Hartford, CT. The salary ranges from $47,827 to $60,861 per year.
Location: East Hartford, CT Job Type: Open to the Public Salary: $47,827–$60,861 / year Close Date: 11/17/2025
Benefits
New State Employee Benefits Overview
Professional growth and development opportunities
Healthy work/life balance for all employees
On‑site low‑cost fitness center, cafeteria, and EV charging
Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or public transportation
Position Highlights
Full‑time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Office/On‑site
The Role
Assist in the operation of the garage by performing a full range of general clerical and maintenance assistance functions.
Perform numerous office and record‑keeping duties that require precision, accuracy, and a sense of urgency, directly relating to public safety.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft (Core‑CT), STARS, and Analytical Reporting Systems extensively in daily duties.
Support an active office that can be extremely busy, balancing several deadlines while staying proactive.
Interact with and provide information to diverse populations verbally and in writing.
Use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with the public, address concerns, and manage emergencies.
Requirements
Willingness to accept assignment to emergency duties, including mandatory winter overtime (Nov 1 – Apr 30).
Ability to stay at work during storm events, possibly several days including holidays and weekends.
Residency within 20 miles of the posted job location.
About As one of Connecticut's largest state agencies, the Department of Transportation (DOT) employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. DOT's mission is to improve the quality of life through transportation, maintaining a significant infrastructure system essential for mobility, economic, community development, and environmental stewardship. The DOT is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that represents the communities it serves. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Selection Plan Meet Minimum Qualifications by the close date. Specify qualifications on your application. Educational credits, resume policy, preferred shift/location, timely submission, and salary calculations are among the requirements.
Before You Apply
Meet Minimum Qualifications and specify them on your application.
List earned credits and degrees accurately.
Resume not accepted during the initial application process.
Specify preferred shift/location.
Submit all materials by the deadline.
After You Apply
Submit Referral Questions before the questionnaire’s expiration date.
Prepare for an interview by reviewing the Interview Preparation Guide.
Track application status on JobAps Personal Status Board.
Note the position will be filled according to state rules.
Questions For updates, check your Personal Status Board and FAQ. Reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov.
Purpose of Job Class Accounts for general clerical and maintenance assistance functions in the operation of a DOT garage.
Examples of Duties
Type and record various documents accurately and efficiently.
Correct drafts for conformance with original documents.
Enter and retrieve data on personal computers.
Maintain logs, files, and records.
Prepare and send standard form letters.
Compile information from standard sources and prepare reports.
Answer telephone calls, take messages, and manage visits.
Perform basic processing tasks, inventory, and coding of work orders.
Take minutes at meetings and conduct fact‑findings.
Operate radio communications and perform general facility maintenance.
Assist in emergency coordination and dispatch.
Assist with material handling and various related duties.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of office systems, procedures, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Arithmetic computations.
Operate computers, tablets, and other office equipment.
Perform basic clerical and maintenance tasks.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience One year of general clerical work experience.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed One year of general maintenance support experience that includes a substantial portion of time on related clerical duties may substitute for the general experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft 365 suite.
Recordkeeping experience.
Payroll processing experience.
Prioritizing work and managing deadlines.
Phone call handling and messages.
File sorting and filing.
Email handling and scheduling with Outlook.
Special Requirements Incumbents must be willing to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and office support as required.
Physical Requirements
Require sufficient strength, stamina, agility, visual, and auditory acuity.
May require a physical examination.
Working Conditions Exposed to extreme weather, moderate weight lifting, poison ivy, insect bites, and loud machinery.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages 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.
Apply for this position through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Connecticut Department of Administrative Services by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr