Secretary 2

Connecticut DOT; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Agency recognition

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in New Haven, CT is seeking a Secretary 2 to provide essential administrative support within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. The role involves handling correspondence, coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, and managing supply orders while delivering excellent customer service to staff and stakeholders.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a first shift and potential for telework after the initial period, subject to

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or office support in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and letters.
• Respond to calls and emails with courteous, accurate information.
• Schedule meetings, arrange travel, and manage calendars.
• Order supplies for staff and assist with employment processes.
• Support tracking responses to inquiries and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Secretary 2
Recruitment #260918-7539CL-001

Location
New Haven, CT

Date Opened
9/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$58,046 – $75,906/year
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
10/1/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Secretary 2 position within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 5 Construction Division, located in New Haven, CT.

We are seeking a dynamic, customer service oriented, energetic, and driven team player who is passionate about serving the public and about the work we do at the DOT to deliver our mission. In this role you will provide support to the District 1 Construction and Survey units, providing superior customer service to staff and stakeholders. If you are cooperative, responsive, have very good attendance, excellent written communication and editing skills and are willing to go the extra mile, this could be the position for you!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday – Friday, Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

Please Note: 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Prepare timely and accurate letters, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Courteously respond to telephone calls and emails, resolving questions and complaints.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Schedule, create agendas, and take notes.
• Purchase supplies for construction and survey staff.
• Prepare documents for interview panels and employment changes such as transfers and new hires.
• Assist with tracking responses to log letters and other outside inquiries.
• Be accountable, problem solve, and communicate appropriately with a wide range of individuals at various levels inside and outside of the department.
• Display a positive attitude and self-motivation Showcase excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Complete assignments within specified deadlines and schedule office workflow.
• Exhibit strong computer skills and be fully competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Have a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to be cooperative in challenging situations.
• Display strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

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