Mail Handler Trainee (Part-Time – 20 hours per week)

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is accepting applications for a part-time 2 Mail Handler Trainee position located at Governor William A. O’Neill Hartford Armory, 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105.

WHAT WE OFFER:

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

A chance to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule 

Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage

State Employee Retirement System (SERS) Tier IV (new hires after 7.17.23)

Voluntary Deferred Compensation 457 Plan through Empower (formerly Prudential)

Paid time off – including 13 holidays per calendar year

Dedicated employee parking

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

First-Shift

Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Monday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm

This position is not eligible for telework

Incumbent will be appointed to a part-time Mail Handler position after successful completion of training and meeting minimum, special and physical requirements within a period of time not to exceed one (1) year.

ABOUT US: 

We are a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions. The CTMD’S primary public responsibilities are:

(1) To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;

(2) To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;

(3) To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster. 

The CTMD is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner.

Selection Plan

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 mil.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 helpful Interview Preparation Guide 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.

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 Selestian Patterson at mil.hr@ct.gov. 

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Receives training to perform tasks as outlined in the specification for the class of Mail Handler;
• Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail;
• Weighs and operates automatic postage application equipment, scales, mail inserters, and related mail equipment;
• Answers customer and organizational questions regarding postage, various USPS mail categories and processes;
• Maintains logs of incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries;
• Maintains related equipment;
• May work with postal equipment vendors to maintain equipment and accounts;
• May be required to open and inspect mail;
• May sign for mail;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
• follow oral and written instructions;
• perform basic arithmetic computations;
• utilize computer software;
• Mechanical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to learn and apply general knowledge/training in postal rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience functioning independently in a fast-paced environment.
• General experience of US Mail.
• Willing to travel statewide.

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 lift moderate to heavy weights.

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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