Office Supervisor Recruitment # 250220-6013CL-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/21/2025 08:30:00 AM Salary $72,150 - $94,954/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 3/3/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for an Office Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6013CL&R1=&R3=) located in Hartford, CT. Please note, in order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the Attorney General for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. What We Can Offer You + As a current employee of the Office of the Attorney General, you will continue to have excellent benefits offered to you including: + The opportunity to work at a Forbes-recognized company. Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and development opportunities; + A healthy work/life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) balance to all employees. About Us: The Office of the Attorney General (https://portal.ct.gov/ag) was officially created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1897. The Connecticut Constitution and General Statutes authorize the Attorney General to represent the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies. Selection Plan For Assistance in Applying: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=gv0DvDvoILZqNC9i&v=Y8sOb10qYXQ&feature=youtu.be) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. Before You Apply: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing Sue Cavanaugh at susan.cavanaugh@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. After You Apply: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) . Questions? We're here to help: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sue Cavanaugh at susan.cavanaugh@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a range of administrative office management and supervisory functions in the coordination of diverse office activities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT + Performs a range of administrative responsibilities such as developing and maintaining office policy and procedural guidelines and/or manuals; + Implements and maintains statewide policy and procedural guidelines; + Acts as a liaison to the general public and a wide variety of people within and outside state service regarding agency policy and procedures; + Responds to oral and written inquiries for information and assistance; + Prepares and oversees preparation of various administrative, statistical and financial reports; + Coordinates and oversees general office business functions; + Prepares and oversees preparation of all personnel record keeping transactions; + May be responsible for reviewing, coding and routing materials; + Performs related duties as required. SUPERVISORY + Performs a range of supervisory responsibilities such as planning, organizing and coordinating office workflow; + Develops work performance and procedural standards and guidelines; + Determines priorities, assigns and reviews work for timeliness and conformance to agency policies and procedures; + Recommends staffing changes and assists in recruitment and selection of personnel; + Conducts performance evaluations; + Provides training and technical assistance; + Advises employees on personnel policies and procedures; + Handles counseling or disciplinary problems; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + office administration and management; + department and/or unit policies and procedures; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Skill in performing arithmetical computations; + Considerable + supervisory ability; + ability to read, interpret and apply complex materials; + Ability to + operate office equipment which includes computers and other electronic equipment; + operate office suite software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of general clerical experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a lead or supervisory level. NOTE: For state employees lead or supervisory experience is interpreted at the level of a Head Clerk. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Preference will be given to candidates who possess a variety of high-level clerical experience in a legal office. 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. 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 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