Senior Administrative Specialist

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

20h

About The Position

This position supports the Chief of Administration and Chief of Support Services. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining files and correspondence related to personnel services for DMV/Tolls ensuring timelines are adhered to. This position also supports facilities initiatives. In this role, applicants must be organized, accurate and possess strong customer service skills

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
One year of experience in performing administrative specialist work such as composing official documents, drafting and distributing communications or other materials, tracking and resolving issues with workflow, assisting with research, special projects or data/information management, or other similar work in support of administrative, technical, program, and/or office operations.
One year of experience in using standard computer software/applications to create documents, develop spreadsheets, or maintain/update databases.
One year of experience in collecting, compiling, and evaluating data from multiple sources to prepare reports, letters, or other administrative documents.
Six months' experience in providing guidance and consultation to management, customers, and others on administrative matters.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience in using Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison with internal and external contacts, customers, clients, and/or the public to coordinate various activities, respond to inquiries, and provide guidance and consultation on administrative matters.
Creates formatted documents, generates and shares presentations, manages schedules, develops and manages spreadsheets, assists in maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, or training manuals, and maintains information in databases.
Delivers excellent customer service in-person, electronically, or by written communication.
Applies and explains agency services, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Creates and maintains a variety of record-keeping systems or logs to file, track, and retrieve documents or other information and ensures records are maintained in compliance with retention schedules.
Assists higher-level staff with decision making and monitoring of key operational/program indicators by collecting/organizing data, preparing reports, supporting performance tracking and dashboard maintenance, or performing related support work.
Reviews, processes, and evaluates information for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Resolves discrepancies, deficiencies in information, or other issues.
Drafts, manages, and distributes communications and other materials for public and/or internal use.
Coordinates administrative elements of projects including tracking timelines, scheduling, documenting progress, and facilitating communication between team members.
Uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment.
Plans and coordinates meetings, hearings, or conferences and makes travel arrangements.
May approve or recommend approval/denial of requests/information within established standards and guidelines.
Performs other related duties as required.