ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

Arizona Department of Administration • Buckeye, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to perform complex administrative tasks for the Deputy Warden and staff. The work includes researching administrative matters, preparing reports, completing special projects, and responding to correspondence on administrative matters. The position is located at 26700 S Highway 85, Buckeye, Arizona 85326.

Requirements

• Three years of administrative experience reporting to a manager or administrator.
• Proficiency with computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Suites.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration and management, agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures, accounting and budgeting procedures, departmental policies and procedures, and management and supervision.
• Skills in verbal and written communication, maintaining interpersonal relationships, organization, project management, and composing correspondence.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate activities and establish priorities; develop effective operating procedures; assess situations and make sound decisions; interpret policies and procedures; and work in a prison environment.
• Passing a background investigation and drug test is a condition of employment.
• Employees must take a TB test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Research and compile reports, letters, inquiries, and policy updates.
• Manage the unit budget, including purchasing and tracking expenditures.
• Track disciplinary actions and prepare final outcome documents.
• Complete projects as assigned.
• Coordinate special event fundraisers.
• Conduct the capital equipment inventory.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 12 weeks per year of paid parental leave for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Arizona State Retirement System participation; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Optional deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed