Administrative Assistant 2 Jobs

Announcement Number: 42956 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/13/2023 Close Date: 07/27/2023 Recruiter:

DEBRA MASON

Phone: (702)486-3189

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 13 Days 4 Hrs 59 Mins

The Position

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.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Department of Public Safety Human Resources is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant II (AA II.) The AA II is responsible for confidential and time-sensitive material. The position will be primarily responsible for receiving, reviewing and/or research preemployment background application packets; gather and assess information and facts; determine the validity of documents received; ensure required documentation is received and complete; contact employment candidates to request missing information. The position will also perform a variety of specialized office support, clerical duties and other activities that support the efficient operation of the Human Resources Department. The ideal candidate: Works well with others and works efficiently on a team; Possess a friendly presence and helpful attitude; maintains good interpersonal skills; Communicates effectively with customers; Maintain confidentiality of information; Quickly adapt to new situations and challenges; Exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations; Learn and retain new skills quickly and effectively and be a self-starter. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-2_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management

Northern Nevada

209 East Musser Street,

Room 101

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204