Processing Technician

Introduction

Are you a clerical professional currently working for the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to apply for the Processing Technician position today!


The State of Connecticut , Department of Children and Families ( DCF ) - Careline Division - is accepting applications for two (2) full-time Processing Technician positions located in our Central Office, 505 Hudson Street Hartford, CT.

The successful candidates will report to the Unit Supervisor and will be responsible for processing and reviewing background check requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Primary duties include receiving and entering background check information, verifying applicant and employee data for accuracy and completeness, reviewing records and documentation, and communicating with internal departments and external agencies to obtain required information.


Additional responsibilities include monitoring background check requests throughout the processing cycle, identifying and resolving discrepancies or missing information, researching issues as needed, and maintaining accurate, confidential electronic records. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information in compliance with confidentiality and security standards.


The DCF Background Check Unit provides comprehensive CPS background screening services for employees, applicants, contractors, volunteers, and other individuals associated with DCF operations statewide, and also coordinates screening requests with out-of-state agencies. The unit ensures that all background checks are processed accurately, consistently, and in compliance with agency policies and state and federal requirements.

Position Highlights: PCN 154976, 155067

• This position is for current employees of the State of Connecticut only. Please see the Selection Plan for details.
• Location: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT
• Full-time | 1st shift | 40 Hours per week | Hybrid
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What we can offer you:

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The 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.

We believe that:

• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
• Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
• No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.
• Our services work best when integrated with community care.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.
• 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

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 Rocky Young at View email address on click.appcast.io

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)


In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in carrying out and maintaining a complex clerical processing service having a statewide impact. Services which have a statewide impact are defined as services which directly reach and assist members of the general public.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs the most complex duties related to an agency's clerical processing functions;
• Examines incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to state statutes and regulations;
• Makes corrections and/or additions;
• Devises follow up procedures to efficiently and effectively carry out activities;
• Initiates and maintains communications with a wide variety of resources to verify information and complete transactions including other state employees, offices and outside officials such as attorneys, judicial and social welfare officials or representatives;
• Interprets and applies state statutes and regulations relating to the particular processing service;
• Makes decisions as to case status, transaction permissibility or admissibility;
• Responds to internal and external inquiries for information and assistance;
• Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for office use and to meet recurring needs;
• Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly;
• Maintains records and logs;
• Prepares status or statistical reports related to processing function;
• Assists in maintaining general files in support of processing function;
• Initiates correspondence in carrying out duties;
• Types correspondence, forms, file documentation, etc. in support of processing function;
• May process fees and maintain financial records;
• May lead lower level clerical employees assisting in carrying out processing responsibilities;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of office systems and procedures;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • compose effective correspondence and forms;
  • read, comprehend and apply laws, regulations, and procedural guidelines;
  • organize and coordinate workflow;
  • articulate ideas and information effectively;
  • perform research assignments;
  • devise and maintain record keeping and filing systems;
  • examine documents for accuracy and completeness;
  • operate office equipment including computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;
  • operate office suite software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE


Three (3) years of clerical work experience.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE


One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved a full range of clerical duties.


NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Office Assistant or Interpreter Clerk.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED


College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data entry;
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word;
• Experience interpreting incoming materials for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Experience responding to internal and external inquiries for information and assistance;
• Experience handling, safeguarding, and appropriately disseminating confidential, sensitive, or classified information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Experience conducting or supporting background checks, security-clearance processing, or other suitability investigations.

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.