Introduction
Office Assistant
- Needed Summer through early Winter.
- Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hrs.)
Roles and responsibilities include:
- Supporting all divisions;
- Opening and closing office;
- Customer service – on phone and in-person;
- Handling routine requests for information and/or program materials;
- Boot up computers;
- Register and licensing terminals as well as preparing register for sales;
- Check email, prepare mail (including mass mailings), disperse mail, filing;
- Provide applications and permits for youth group, backpack camping and parking;
- Data input, organize mileage, gas and diesel sheets and send to Hartford Office;
- Sell park passes, sport licenses, prepare SIMS reports prepare and make bank deposits;
- Closedown systems including setting alarm on building and other related duties.
Selection Plan
1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must have a good attitude, a good work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.
- Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:
- Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
- Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.
- College training in a specific field.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.
- Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.
2. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.
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.