CDOC - Administrative Assistant III (Crowley County Food Service)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide a high level of clerical support to the Food Service Supervisor. Responsible for determining and implementing procedures necessary to complete the work task based on guidelines set and interpretation of general policies. Such tasks include liaison for Food Service with outside agencies, monitoring Food Service budget and preparing documents with word processing or databases utilizing LAN and personal computers.

Requirements

• Three years of general clerical experience in an administrative or office support role.
• General clerical duties may include: The accurate and timely completion and processing of documents and information; data entry; printing; scanning and making copies; scheduling; accepting reservations or registrations; arrange meeting logistics and equipment; reception and intake; record keeping, filing and maintenance; answering multiline phones and relaying messages; and general administrative tasks in an office support environment.
• A combination of College or university course work in Business, Criminal Justice or a similar discipline and/or relevant experience as defined above equal to three (3) years.
• Established proficiency in position-related office technologies, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Efficient management/input of data and tracking.
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Impeccable organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.
• Precise attention to details.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
• The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph.
• The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
• Swing a baton in a striking technique.
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol.
• Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana.
• A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass.
• Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical work experience, as defined above, within Colorado State Government.
• Experience proof-reading, editing, or creating documents.
• Experience supporting a program or work unit.
• Experience with data-entry, checking and verifying.
• Experience with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC).
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Experience creating and maintaining budgets and budget reports.
• If you are using the substitution, one year of clerical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create tracking process for the Food Service budget lines, using knowledge and interpretation of basic accounting principles, rules and regulations, and assure adherence to rules and accuracy in the COFRS system.
• Interpret and apply Fiscal Rules, technical guidelines, policies to ensure purchases and payments meet requirements.
• Enter program attendance for offenders working in Food Service program.
• Update offender job descriptions on a weekly basis.
• Create pull sheets and update the production log.
• Prepare a monthly cost report for the Food Service Captain.
• Schedule and coordinate monthly Food Service Meeting, prepare minutes of the meeting and submit the report for review and signature.
• Perform NCIC/CCIS clearance checks for facility entrances as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED