Administrative Aide

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 121,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days annual leave

Sick leave 15 days/year

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission seeks an Administrative Aide to support a Commissioner, coordinating daily office activities and research tasks, while addressing public inquiries and ensuring smooth operations.

The role involves public interaction, liaison with other state agencies and legislature, and assisting in drafting notices and decisions. A bachelor’s degree and two years’ public-facing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, political science, or related fields.
• Two years of experience in public relations or another public-oriented position.
• Strong knowledge of research techniques, statutes, rules, and regulations governing the Commission.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of a Commissioner’s office, including investigation or research work and responding to inquiries about Commission rulings.
• Provide information to the public and gather comments on current or pending rulings; represent the Commissioner at public meetings and with the media.

Skills

Public relations

Research skills

Public administration knowledge

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Public administration/political science background

Job description

Job Posting Title Administrative Aide Agency 185 CORPORATION COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Corporation Commission Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Annual Salary: $142,000

Job Description

Basic Purpose Under general direction, serves as principal staff assistant to a Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“Commission”).

Typical Functions

• Coordinates the daily activities of a Commissioner’s office, including but not limited to, development, prioritizing, assignment or performance of investigative or research work, and response to inquiries concerning a Commission ruling or various complaints, which fall within the Commissioner’s jurisdiction.
• Provides information to the general public and collects their comments or reactions to current or pending Commission rulings; acts as the Commissioner’s representative at public meetings or to the news media, assisting them in the understanding of processes, rationale, and/or implications of Commission decisions.
• Assists the Commissioner in maintaining contact and coordinating various activities with other State agencies, the Legislature, or other official groups.
• Serves as liaison to the various Commission Divisions or Departments, keeping the Commissioner appraised of activities of a special or continuing interest, staffing, and special situations, which may require administrative action.
• Represents the Commissioner on various agency task forces, committees, or work groups assigned to administer or develop policies, procedures, or projects.
• Researches Commission records and other resources in order to provide relevant information regarding issues before the Commission, provides analysis and interpretation of evidence or proposals before the Commission, and analyzes or explores alternatives, and drafts decision documents.

Education and Experience

Completion of the curriculum requirements for a Baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, political science, or related fields, and two (2) years’ experience in public relations or another public-oriented position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of effective research techniques, statutes, rules, and regulations, which govern the activities of the Commission; of modern public administration principles and practices; and of the legislative process.

Considerable skills with analyzing problems and adopting an appropriate course of action; communicating research findings both orally and written; establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with others; and effectively presenting Commission determinations or rulings in a clear and concise manner at public meetings.

Special Requirements

Some positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.

Additional Job Description

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on a favorable background check

FLSA Exempt status

Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve‑month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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