JOB
This recruitment is for an Admin Assistant 3. The eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in various locations and agencies across the State of Nevada. The Admin Assistant 3 provides secretarial support to the manager of a complex work group consisting of professional staff and subordinate supervisors or they perform program, administrative or support duties. Assignments require problem solving and performance of specialized duties within the framework of agency/program policies, procedures, requirements, and applicable regulations.
Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Typical duties include maintaining records and files; composing and editing correspondence; data entry; office management; budget monitoring and accounts maintenance; typing and word processing; answering telephones and relaying information; reception; duplicating and distributing materials; preparing for meetings and taking minutes; ordering and stocking supplies and equipment; receiving, sorting and delivering mail; reviewing and processing applications, forms and other documents; operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers, computer terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, printers, and other equipment; and performing related duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: functions and operation of an administrative office; operation and use of word processing, spreadsheet, database management and other associated business software.
General knowledge of: principles of supervision and training if applicable to the assignment.
Ability to: interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures to specific problems and situations; receive inquiries and resolve complaints from staff and program clientele; perform specialized duties in support of program activities; coordinate communications with other work groups, both within and outside the agency; organize, coordinate and oversee the work of subordinate staff as required to meet schedules and timelines if required by the assignment; research information from a variety of departmental and external sources; compile and update information and prepare reports related to specific program/management activities; coordinate a variety of projects and assignments; assist agency staff in resolving computer hardware and software related problems and malfunctions, if applicable to the assignment.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass -
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