Unclaimed Property Associate (Office Associate II) - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level position in the Maine Office of the Treasurer's Unclaimed Property area. This position will: Decide a minimum of 30 unclaimed property claims (daily, when backlog exists) in accordance with established procedures. Receive phone calls from claimants, answer questions and provide assistance according to established procedures. Manage document scanning and maintain high level of quality. Retrieve, sort, open, and process Unclaimed Property mail. This position does not qualify for telework at this time. This is a classification in the Office & Administrative Support Job Family which provides office and administrative support to an agency, program, or operational unit requiring operation of office equipment and knowledge of office processes and diverse clerical functions. This job family is distinguished by its contributory role in meeting operational, production, and/or processing needs. This is office and administrative support work performing complex, varied office support tasks often requiring established skill sets which include a solid knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform divergent clerical functions. Responsibilities require independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

Requirements

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.
All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I.

Responsibilities

Decide a minimum of 30 unclaimed property claims (daily, when backlog exists) in accordance with established procedures.
Receive phone calls from claimants, answer questions and provide assistance according to established procedures.
Manage document scanning and maintain high level of quality.
Retrieve, sort, open, and process Unclaimed Property mail.
Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes.
Create and use varied correspondence formats and compose standard business correspondence.
Create basic graphics/illustration/publication work to produce informational materials including maps, charts, and graphs involving drafting, formatting, illustrating, lettering, and manipulating text and graphics in electronic and written form.
Develop and use computerized formats and/or graphics for forms, pamphlets, graphs, charts, tables, and/or maps.
Post to, amend, and/or update web pages using established content and knowledge of modern office software.
Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take action as authorized
Perform routine, occasional secretarial duties such as complete work schedules, arrange appointments, arrange travel/lodging, and review documents to respond to requests.
Coordinate and present workshops, training, and orientation sessions.
Write regular and/or periodic reports.
Administer and/or score applicable examination in accordance with set procedures.
Track and/or monitor contracts and/or licenses.
Collect, count, reconcile and/or deposit fees in accordance with set procedures.
Reconcile funds and perform calculations for reports.
Receive and greet visitors, and determine customer needs.
Advise others requesting technical assistance.
Apply to routine individual cases an explanation and interpretation of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and/or documentation requirements.
Develop standard work procedures within established guidelines.
May provide ongoing leadership for a work team with responsibility to schedule, instruct, assign, review, and monitor the work.
May confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.