STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OFFICE SERVICES ASSISTANT

The State of New Jersey seeks an Office Services Assistant who directs callers to the appropriate endpoints for service.
Accurate and professional handling of phone messages is required. This clerical assistant position will be responsible for maintaining and updating staff Outlook calendars, providing backup clerical coverage as requested and functioning as a general assistant who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.

SALARY: $50,000 with a comprehensive benefits package offered that includes paid vacation, sick and personal time.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High school graduation or GED completion.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of general administrative/clerical experience, including experience in a high-volume phone call environment with emphasis on excellent customer service. The ideal candidate would be able to expertly manage a multi- line phone system, possess a keen knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and proficiency with Outlook calendars, and have a solid understanding of common office practices. The command of proper grammar usage, spelling and punctuation is necessary. Nothing but complete professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality is acceptable.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, P.L. 2011, c.70, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. For more information, please visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.

SAME APPLICANTS: In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast track hiring process.

https://www.nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml

The State of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Trenton, NJ 08608