Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources – Hartford, CT

DAS Statewide Human Resources Management

State Employment and Personnel Services

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Statewide Human Resources Management division is the central HR authority for the Connecticut state government. Located in the renovated State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, this agency oversees the recruitment, examination, and selection processes for state jobs. It manages the JobAps system, where all state executive branch employment opportunities are posted. The division is also responsible for administering statewide personnel policies, workers’ compensation for state employees, and the SmART (Statewide Human Resources Management) unit which provides direct HR support to multiple state agencies.

Key Functions for the Public

• State Exams: Administering competitive examinations for classified state service positions.
• Job Listings: Managing the online portal for all open state government job applications.
• Benefits Administration: Overseeing health and supplemental benefits for state employees and retirees.
• Workers’ Compensation: processing and managing claims for state employees injured on the job.

Building Access and Security

The State Office Building is a secure government facility. Visitors must enter through the main accessible entrance and pass through security screening, including metal detectors and x-ray machines for bags. Valid photo identification is required to enter. While many job applications and exam registrations are now handled online, the HR office provides assistance for those needing accommodation or specific guidance. Parking is available for visitors in the Buckingham Street Garage, and the building is well-served by CTtransit bus routes stopping directly on Capitol Avenue.