State of Oklahoma-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite
101-250 employees

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for program area and support functions. This may include supervising an administrative or clerical unit, responsibility for an administration program providing various services to agency customers, and similar duties and responsibilities. It may also include responsibility for supervising an assigned staff of administrative technicians in performing duties involving the processing of applications for various types of permits or licenses, maintaining various records, preparing correspondence or other materials, and similar activities. The Level II duties and responsibilities will be at all levels of complexity. Employees will coordinate activities both internal and external to the organization or program and may supervise others in performing various administrative duties or other activities.

  • Trains other staff.
  • Assigns projects to staff as needed; develops and places in operation special procedures.
  • Initiates correspondence requiring knowledge of agency or program procedures and policies.
  • Develops and maintains confidential or complex files.
  • Interprets and advises internal and external customers on departmental or program rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Prepares invoices and payments of claims, requisitions, purchase orders and other fiscal duties.
  • May supervise subordinate staff.
  • Represents agency, supervising official, or program area at meetings, conferences, or civic organizations.
  • Coordinates activities with internal and external customers.
  • May establish educational and/or training programs.
  • Interviews callers, arranges appointments, and handles office details.
  • Enters and retrieves information using Personal Computer or other data processing equipment and receives and reviews coded and uncoded source documents; reviews data and makes routine corrections.
  • Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
  • Travel is required; this position covers two health department sites.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  • Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus one year of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and business English; of business mathematics; of modern office methods and procedures; of the maintenance of complex records; and of the major policies and procedures governing assigned programs.
  • Ability is required to maintain effective working relationships with others; to handle confidential work; to interpret and handle routine matters in accordance with agency policy; and to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Plus, knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
  • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
  • A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
  • 11 paid holidays a year.
  • Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
  • Longevity Bonus for years of service
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