What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant 1 - Veterans Services position at State of Idaho?
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Idaho Division of Veterans Services- Caring for America's Heroes
This position will perform a wide variety of administrative support functions, to include applying detailed program knowledge in developing and/or maintaining program records systems, collecting information,preparing reports and providing liaison support between management, other organizational units, and external customers.The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.
We Offer Employee Benefits Beyond Compare
Good knowledge of:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
State of Idaho Opportunity
Idaho Division of Veterans Services- Caring for America's Heroes
- Applications will be accepted through closing date at 4:59 pm MST.
This position will perform a wide variety of administrative support functions, to include applying detailed program knowledge in developing and/or maintaining program records systems, collecting information,preparing reports and providing liaison support between management, other organizational units, and external customers.The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.
We Offer Employee Benefits Beyond Compare
- Excellent low-costHealth, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systemsPERSI Retirement.
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
- Paid parental leave.
- Eleven paid holidays a year.
- Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans.
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellness programs.
- Robust ongoing training opportunities.
- Greet and assist customers.
- Compose letters, correspondence, and memos requiring independent judgment as to content.
- Compile and analyze information from a variety of sources to prepare reports.
- Utilize word processing equipment and/or computers to create, process, and maintain a variety of documents and administrative records containing technical information and difficult formats.
- Schedule and coordinate arrangements for meetings and conferences.
- Act as a liaison between their organizational unit and external customers.
- Respond to inquiries and explain department services, policies, procedures, and rationale for decisions to customers.
- Monitor budgets and prepare financial transactions.
Good knowledge of:
- Office support functions including word processing, filing, composing a variety of business documents and reception
- Gathering and compiling data
- Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
- Interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as regulations, policies or services
- Independently solving problems/performing liaison activities in a work setting
- Coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.