Description

Recruitment #260506-7539CL-001
Location: Newington, CT
Date Opened: 5/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $55,248* - $72,247/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 5/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is seeking to hire a Secretary 2 within the Bureau of Planning, Technology and Innovation, Division of Technology Services, at the CTDOT Headquarters in Newington.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location: Newington, CT
• Hybrid work environment (This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.  Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.)

THE ROLE

The Secretary 2 will work in service of the Information Technology (IT) Management staff within the Division of Technology Services – Bureau of Planning, Technology and Innovation.  The successful incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• Tracking and preparing reports of payments to vendors and updating the Operation and Capital budget spreadsheet;
• Responding to requests received from agency Bureaus;
• Aiding callers and providing directions on behalf of the Division of Technology Service’s office;
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations for project meetings;
• Creating contacts and posting events on the State Agency Public Meeting Calendar to be published to the public for review;
• Providing daily reports to management regarding employee attendance;
• Working with management in the development of the Agency IT Operation budget and the IT Equipment budget;
• Contacting vendors to obtain quotes for software and hardware and coordinating payment of invoices;
• Working with the Finance and Accounts Payable office to ensure invoices are received and paid in a timely manner;
• Serving as the agency’s contact for IT procurement and billing matters;
• Coordinating procurement and finance support to ensure the issuance of purchase orders for IT items;
• Maintaining all paperwork related to IT purchases (purchase orders, packing slips, quotes, receipts, etc.);
• Organizing, maintaining, and analyzing information related to the Agency’s annual software and hardware maintenance renewals;
• Working with Bureaus across the Agency to procure IT products and services required to achieve optimal daily operations;
• Processing updates to the CTDOT and State phone directories;
• Preparing and presenting monthly Purchase Card (P-Card) statements;
• Maintaining the IT Organization Chart utilizing Visio and ensuring the updated chart is provided to HR and the Chief of Staff.

OUR MISSION

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coordinating conference calls using Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Experience managing multiple Microsoft Outlook calendars
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Forms
• Experience with information technology (IT) procurement
• Experience maintaining electronic filing systems
• Experience tracking information technology (IT) asset maintenance renewals

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.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent.

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 two (2) years.