NEOGOV · 1 day ago
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3
Nevada
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$46K/yr - $67K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to provide secretarial support to managers within various agencies across the State of Nevada. The role involves performing complex administrative duties, coordinating communications, supervising lower-level staff, and preparing reports related to the work unit’s budget and operations.
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Responsibilities
Receive, review, approve or deny applications and requests for program services; make initial eligibility determinations; contact applicants for additional information and clarification as required; explain reasons for ineligibility, program regulations and requirements, and available remedies such as an appeal process; review appeals and make initial determinations or refer to higher level staff for response or disposition
Screen the manager’s calls, assessing the relative importance of each call; respond to requests for information; defuse irate clients/callers who may have been referred by lower level staff; take detailed messages concerning issues of significance to the agency; schedule and attend meetings with external entities; prepare agendas and action items; transcribe and distribute written summaries or minutes
Coordinate communications between the manager and other professional and administrative staff both within and outside the work unit; receive and relay sensitive information related to agency activities, personnel and clientele; provide explanations regarding established policies and procedures
Supervise a unit of lower level administrative support personnel who perform duties representative of the Administrative Assistant II level; plan, organize and oversee the activities and operations of the office or unit; establish and implement procedures and desk manuals; perform the most complex assignments and resolve issues and problems referred by subordinate staff or the supervisor; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
Prepare reports which summarize financial and statistical information related to the work unit’s budget, accounts, activities, program clientele and operations; advise management of unusual trends, funding levels and expenditures; assist with budget development by compiling information to support projected expenditures in specific areas such as operating costs, travel costs and staff development
Create spreadsheets including formulas to organize, display and summarize data, facilitate analysis and identify interrelationships; prepare special reports for other agencies and external entities
Maintain and monitor financial and statistical information related to agency accounts, travel, licenses, bonding, grants, programs and activities, revenues and expenses; ensure data is current, complete and accurate; maintain current balances; authorize expenditures within clearly designated areas of responsibility and spending limitations established by regulation
Review documents prepared by others for program compliance; identify discrepancies, resolve problems and provide guidance to lower level staff; authorize and approve documents within assigned parameters
Develop, design, install and maintain multiple Web pages and/or Web sites of significant size, scope and complexity; resolve design conflicts; monitor Web site performance and overall integrity; prepare, implement and enforce Web site administrator procedures; provide Web site maintenance, repair and recovery; develop backup and recovery documents
Compose documents and materials including correspondence, memoranda, reports, charts and other items in support of program and agency operations; provide and explain information including applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures; distribute materials to concerned parties according to established distribution lists or on an as-needed basis. Research information from a variety of internal and external sources including the Internet for projects which may include unique purchases; identify sources of information and communicate with vendors and others concerning technical aspects of the project/purchase; evaluate and compare information; report findings to the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims and budgeting forms; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities
One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to pre-employment screening for controlled substances
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of 'standard' or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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