Processing Technician
Recruitment # 250908-6435CL-001
Location Wethersfield, CT
Date Opened 9/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $55,248 - $72,247/year (Employees new to state service start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/19/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV (https://portal.ct.gov/dmv) ) is accepting applications for a Processing Technician (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6435CL&R1=&R3=) within the Driver Regulations division in Wethersfield.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday.
Full Time, 40 hours per week.
First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Office/On-site
Location: Wethersfield.
THE ROLE
The Processing Technician within Driver Regulations reports to the Program Coordinator. The successful incumbent can expect to respond to internal and external inquiries for information and assistance, and maintain office procedures including filing and indexing systems and forms for office use to meet recurring needs. Some additional key responsibilities are:
Opening regular and electronic mail.
Entering information into Cater.
Scanning mail and other documents into a repository.
Examining incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to state statutes and regulations.
Making corrections and/or additions.
Initiating and maintaining communications with a wide variety of resources to verify information and complete transactions including other DMV units, in state agencies and offices, as well as outside jurisdictions.
Interpreting and applies state statutes and regulations relating to the processing service.
Maintaining records and logs.
Preparing status or statistical reports related to processing function.
Will process fees.
Performs related duties as required.
ABOUT US
At the DMV, we are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of the motoring public through education, outreach and enforcement in the areas of vehicle weight and safety inspections, heavy duty diesel emission testing, traffic enforcement and investigations of any motor vehicle related complaints.
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Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 DAS.SHRM@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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression!
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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 (https://portal.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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6435CL&R1=&R3=)
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 working in a mainframe licensing system such as CATER.
Experience with Microsoft Suite, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of CT Title 14 laws.
Experience handling confidential information such as, driver history information, addresses and personal information.
Experience managing and meeting deadlines with competing priorities.
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.
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