Administrative Assistant
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Administrative Assistant to work in the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is located in Waterbury, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Your Role with The Board
The Board of Pardons and Paroles is an autonomous state agency administratively attached to the Department of Correction and is an integral part of the legal system and plays a crucial role in criminal justice policy. The Board possesses discretionary authority to grant pardons for criminal convictions and to grant parole to eligible and appropriate offenders in the community under supervision as a means of supporting their successful reintegration into law abiding society. The Board's work is driven by moral and ethical responsibility to do its part in making Connecticut a great place to live and work. Our ideal candidate will be a detail oriented person who is arithmetically inclined and embraces current technology.
This position supports the Executive Team will have the opportunity to perform the most complex duties such as:
- Compose complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g. explaining Board practices and/or policies) for own or manager's signature;
- Research and assemble information from a variety of sources and prepare statistical and/or narrative reports; analyze information and propose recommendations;
- Act for Executive Team by interpreting established policies and procedures, etc.; troubleshoot by relieving manager of as much administrative detail as possible; act for and regularly make decisions in manager's absence (within prescribed limits of authority);
- Screen letters, memos, reports, and other materials to determine action required; may make recommendations to supervisor;
- Arrange and coordinate meetings (including space and equipment); research, assemble and coordinate meeting materials (e.g. charts, graphs, reports); write minutes of meetings utilizing machine transcription; prepare expense accounts; make travel arrangements;
- Purchasing orders;
- Assist agency staff in the preparation of in- and out-of-state travel authorizations and reimbursements; and
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of Board Hearing Schedules.
See EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section in the posting for more information.
ABOUT US
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles is committed to transparency and communication about the role and mandate of our agency. Taxpayers and members of the community - indeed, as people with a stake in a safer society - have a right to access information pertaining to the discretionary parole and pardon processes.