Introduction
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Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (Central) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full-Time, 40 hours per week
- First Shift
- Monday through Friday
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The campus processes over 200 packages daily in addition to bulk, first class and other mail, and sorts incoming mail for resident students in 10 residence halls. The incumbent in this position will handle the financial portion of the mailing process, oversee and schedule student workers in 2 mail room locations, and provide support to the campus community. Additionally, this position will be responsible for ensuring continuity of Mail Room operations, ensuring appropriate customer service and meeting the needs of the campus community.
ABOUT US:
As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Central is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. Central offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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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, 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 das.shrm@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:
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- 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.
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 Olivia Duncan at olivia.duncan@ccsu.edu.
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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;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- recognize equipment problems and prescribe repairs;
- perform basic arithmetic computations;
- utilize computer software;
- 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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Lead Mail Handler.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and training:
- Familiarity with Pitney Bowes smart locker system
- Familiarity with Pitney Bowes mail room software/Send Suite, etc.
- Familiarity with Excel/account reconciliation
- Familiar with the supervision of student workers
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
- 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.
- 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.
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.