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The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is currently recruiting to fill  two (2) Secretary 1 to support the agency's Appeals Division - one in Waterbury, and the other in Middletown, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • SHIFT: first shift | full time | Monday through Friday 
  • SCHEDULE: 8:00AM - 4:30PM 
  • LOCATIONS: Middletown and Waterbury, CT
  • NOTE: Positions may become hybrid upon conclusion of a successful working test period. 

BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

As a state employee, we will offer you:

  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more. 

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

  • Providing limitless opportunities;
  • Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
  • Performing meaningful work and;
  • Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. 

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in a constantly evolving environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.

YOUR ROLE

The Department of Labor's Appeals Division is comprised of the Referee Section and the Board of Review. The Employment Security Appeals Division is an autonomous, quasi-judicial agency housed in the Department of Labor. It primarily hears and decides appeals arising from decisions of the Administrator of the Connecticut Unemployment Compensation Act, from which it is statutorily independent.

In this position you will be providing support to the appeals division, including supporting Employment Security Appeals Referees. Responsibilities would include:

  • Processing incoming correspondence received by mail, fax, and in-person. 
  • Uploading documentary evidence into electronic appeals case files. 
  • Assisting parties with filing appeals. 
  • Answering questions from the public by telephone and in-person. 
  • Maintaining records of contact from parties to appeals. 
  • Registering parties for hearings. 
  • Interpreting written and verbal communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.

More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.

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