Job Description
The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Mail Handler to contribute to the smooth operation of the Mailroom. Join a team whose work keeps the agency connected and efficient, ensuring that essential information, payments, and communications are delivered accurately and on time.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.
- Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.
- We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
- A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.
- Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.
- Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF
- You take pride in keeping operations organized and on schedule, ensuring every piece of mail gets where it needs to go.
- You enjoy hands-on work and staying active throughout the day in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- You are dependable and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and care in everything you do.
- You like working independently but also value being part of a team that supports the agency’s daily operations.
- You want a role where your reliability and customer service skills make a direct impact on the agency’s ability to serve the public.
- You’re inspired to do work that matters and want to help build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller by promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely delivery across the agency;
- Operate mail processing equipment, including postage meters and inserters, to prepare outgoing materials;
- Scan and organize essential documents for the Retirement and Healthcare divisions;
- Print, package, and prepare large-scale mailings for statewide payroll, retirement, and accounts payable communications;
- Pick up and deliver mail to local post offices and agency offices as needed;
- Maintain accurate records of mail activity and assist with basic equipment upkeep.
ABOUT US
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.
We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.
Selection Plan
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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.
- 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 osc.hr@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 Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered 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
CONNECT WITH US
- 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 any questions about this recruitment, please contact the agency’s human resources team at osc.hr@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail;
- Operates automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales;
- Weighs and stamps postaged, franked, or metered mail;
- Drives state vehicles in the delivery of United States and interagency mail;
- Picks up and delivers mail at United States Post Offices;
- Signs for insured, certified, registered, and special delivery mail;
- Updates and maintains records;
- Schedules vehicle maintenance;
- Provides postal service assistance to customers;
- May maintain daily cash records;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail;
- Skills
- oral and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills;
- Ability to
- follow oral and written instructions;
- perform basic arithmetic computations;
- utilize computer software;
- operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment;
- Mechanical ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating mail services and operating or maintaining mailroom equipment such as commercial printers, mail sorters, inserters, and postage meters.
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and support team goals.
- Experience providing customer service in a professional setting, including responding to inquiries or resolving service-related issues.
- Experience using oral and written communication to organize tasks, relay information, and complete workflow or departmental requests accurately and on time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess 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 in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weight.
Job Tags
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