ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Arizona State Government; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Deferred compensation

Retirement plans

Insurance plans

Employee assistance

Bus Cards

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated professionals for Administrative Assistant positions which are responsible for a variety of coordinative and administrative support functions such as researching information, compiling data, preparing reports, monitoring and tracking of the budget, coordinating projects/programs, making recommendations and resolving complaints and problems.

This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and

Qualifications

• Requires three (3) years of administrative support experience involving the use of personal computers and desktop software such as Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications.
• One (1) year of experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and programs.
• Research information and compile data.
• Prepare reports and monitor the budget.
• Make recommendations and resolve complaints or problems.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona. Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Salary: $45,306.98 - $59,874.26

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated professionals for our Administrative Assistant positions which are responsible for a variety of coordinative and administrative support functions such as researching information, compiling data, preparing reports, monitoring and tracking of the budget, coordinating projects/programs, making recommendations and resolving complaints and problems. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires three (3) years of administrative support experience involving the use of personal computers and desktop software such as Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications OR administrative support experience and related education to total three (3) years. Note: One (1) year of experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Office setting. May be required to travel to perform certain work functions. Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.