STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Mail Services Supervisor 1 (40 Hour)

Recruitment #181128-5497FM-001

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is recruiting for a full time Mail Services Supervisor 1. Located at 55 Elm Street Hartford, CT - first shift at 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday; This position will assume supervisory responsibility for lower level unit position(s); equipment inventory, Agency supply administration and ordering as well as annual asset management; supervising the check and mail processing on a daily basis; responsibility for ensuring the safety, efficiency and accuracy of the warehouse and mail operations as well as vehicles assigned to the Agency; responsible for the correct recordkeeping of all mail, stockroom and inventory operations; by the authority of the Office of the State Comptroller ensure that all duties are in compliance; responsible for the correct recordkeeping of all mail, stockroom and inventory operations; by the authority of the Office of the State Comptroller; performs related duties as required.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of The Office of the State Comptroller, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

OSC Agency Employees must meet the minimum qualifications, special and physical requirement as well as working conditions as indicated to apply for this position.

 All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application; candidates invited to interview will be required to provide three (3) professional references, and last two (2) performance evaluations at the time of interview.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ginger Frasca at Ginger.Frasca@ct.gov, (860) 702-3340.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising mail service personnel in a mail service operation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans mail service unit work; establishes and maintains mail service unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; reviews equipment and may advise for purchasing; maintains meters, vehicles and scales and accessory mailing equipment; investigates complaints; participates in mail service operations; prepares purchase order requests; assists in resolutions of agency mailing problems; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail; knowledge of office management procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to recognize equipment problems and prescribe repairs; ability to perform basic arithmetic computations; ability to utilize computer software; ability to operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment; mechanical ability; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in a mail service operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Lead Mail Handler.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Superior analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task several high priority tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be required to do some lifting of moderate to heavy weights.

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. If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact Ginger Frasca at 860-702-3340 or Ginger.frasca@ct.gov.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.