Job Location: The Family Support Division is seeking applications for the position of Administrative Support Assistant in the Butler County Processing Center located at 1903 Northwood Dr., Poplar Bluff, MO.

What you'll do:

• Type, utilizing a computer keyboard and word processing software, and edit a variety of material, frequently involving technical or specialized terminology; transcribe from dictating
• Maintain, with relative independence, a significant phase or segment of a clerical process or office activity and make frequent decisions in accordance with agency policies, rules or
• Plan and assign the work of staff performing clerical and other support tasks; organize and coordinate work flow; establish priorities and deadlines; review work for accuracy, timeliness, and conformance with procedures and
• Supervise, train employees, mentor and advise staff on work issues; evaluate employees’ performance; recommend or implements disciplinary/corrective action; approve and monitor
• Maintain fiscal records requiring limited knowledge of governmental accounting methods in accordance with established procedures; codes and records transactions to prescribed
• Supervise and/or participate in the preparation of standardized reports; assist in the preparation of complex ad hoc
• Obtain quotations and bids for commodities, equipment and services; initiate or supervise, within defined limits, the processing of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness and
• Compose correspondence involving some interpretation and application of established policies and procedures; maintain correspondence, case and report
• Establish and maintain complex filing systems; prepare and/or oversee the preparation of records for storage and/or
• Prepare and/or supervise the processing of purchase and supply requisitions, personnel and/or payroll records, time and leave records, expense accounts, budget allocations or other program or agency documents; arrange travel and accommodations; maintain cost and/or inventory
• Perform, review, and verify complex computations involving the application of rules and
• Enter, update, and/or retrieve information in automated systems; develop spreadsheets and databases; utilize various software packages in the performance of duties.
• Performs general office duties such as data entry and answering

All you need for success: Two or more years of clerical support experience as an Administrative Support Clerk with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate. OR

Three or more years of experience in clerical or general office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

(Training from an accredited vocational or business school in Office Management, Secretarial Science, or a closely related area may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours, or 480 clock hours, for one year.)

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other
applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: HRC@dss.mo.gov.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.