LOCAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Date: Apr 27, 2024 Req ID: 19886 Location: PINE BLUFF, AR, US, 71601 Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Anticipated Starting Salary: $28,500.00 Position Number: 44071027 County: Jefferson; Arkansas; Ashley; Bradley; Chicot; Cleveland; Desha; Drew; Grant; Lee; Lincoln; Monroe; Phillips; St Francis Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]] Anticipated Starting Salary: $28,500.00 DCO NOTE: This application is being used for vacancies in the following Counties: Jefferson, St. Francis, Lee, Phillips, Monroe, Arkansas, Grant, Cleveland, Lincoln, Desha, Drew, Bradley, Ashley, and Chicot. (You will be able to choose your county when applying) The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others. Position Information Class Code: C062C Grade: GS03 FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Salary Range: $26,034.00 - $37,749.00 Summary The Local Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks that are standard or regular support duties within an assigned department or program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Screens incoming calls, directs calls, and takes and transmits messages. Greets visitors and provides assistance. Receives, sorts, and distributes various mail and correspondence to appropriate personnel. Prepares external and internal outgoing mail and follows established procedures and postal requirements. Photocopies various documents and ensures appropriate safeguard of such documents related to confidentiality. Performs tasks using standard operating equipment and computer programs to prepare and format forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents. Provides routine data entry, keying in information into designated fields using various databases. Assists in ensuring the proper flow of paperwork exists within an assigned department. Answers written or oral inquiries of a routine nature. May schedule appointments and conference rooms, verify data, provide follow up, and communicate appointment schedule to appropriate parties. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of computers and software applications. Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping procedures and statistics. Knowledge of customer service principles. Ability to perform data entry, typing, and word processing. Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business related documents. Ability to follow policies and procedures and other applicable regulations. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock Nearest Secondary Market:Pine Bluff