Introduction Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Lead Mail Handler at our campus, located in New Haven, CT - a city rich with arts and culture, less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston. The position hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm). WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: * Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! * The opportunity 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 * Professional growth and development opportunities * A health work/life balance to all employees ABOUT US: As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. With its roots stretching back to the 19th century, SCSU has grown from a teachers college to a vibrant, comprehensive university with a wide array of programs in the liberal arts and professional fields. Its commitment to academic excellence is matched by a dedication to access and public service, ensuring that a diverse student body of over 10,000 can pursue higher education in a supportive environment. The university's focus on social justice permeates campus life, fostering a community where every individual is valued and equity is woven into the fabric of daily activities. As part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, SCSU continues to be a beacon of knowledge, opportunity, and progress for the state and its residents. NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees prior to filling the position with an external applicant. 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. To Apply: * You must specify your qualifications on your application. * The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. * In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting. * Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. * Please 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. * All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. * For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: * Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Important Information After You Apply: * This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. * Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. * Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. * Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. * Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. * The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months. * 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics. Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tisha Miller, millert33@southernct.edu. Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency mail service operation this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor with responsibility for a minimum of two other employees while performing unit work activities; may act as the assistant to a Mail Services Supervisor; may supervise mail operations in a small agency. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES * Plans mail service unit workflow and determines priorities; * Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work; * Establishes and maintains mail service unit procedures; * Provides staff training and assistance; * Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; * Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; * Prepares reports and correspondence; * Operates and adjusts postage metering machines; * Performs minor repairs; * Sets up equipment; * Participates in the operation of the mail service including pick-up and delivery of mail; * Signs for registered or certified mail; * Maintains and orders supplies; * May make recommendations on policies or standards; * Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY * Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates and classes of mail; * Skills * interpersonal skills; * oral and written communication skills; * Ability to * coordinate mail service operations; * recognize equipment problems and prescribe repairs; * perform basic arithmetic computations; * utilize computer software; * Mechanical ability; * Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 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. 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.