Administrative & Purchasing Support Specialist

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an Administrative Support Clerk to work in the purchasing section. The role involves clerical duties, scheduling, and processing requisitions and purchase orders in a state government setting.

Two-plus years of administrative or office support experience and a high school diploma are required; college credit may substitute for experience. Benefits include health, life, and retirement plans; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Administrative Support Clerk (OSA) experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System and a high school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of office support experience with a high school diploma or GED.
• Earned college credit hours may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience (30 credit hours = 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and schedules; coordinate meeting logistics; arrange travel and accommodations.
• Type/edit materials; compose correspondence; attend meetings and take notes; transcribe communications.
• Supervise/train staff; plan assignments; monitor deadlines; evaluate performance; advise on issues; approve leave requests.
• Maintain fiscal records and complex reports; manage filings; create spreadsheets and databases.
• Obtain quotes/bids for goods/services; process requisitions and purchase orders; manage cost/inventory records.
• Work with independence; follow policies; administrative supervisor reviews major departures.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an Administrative Support Clerk to work in the purchasing section. The role involves clerical duties, scheduling, and processing requisitions and purchase orders in a state government setting.

Two-plus years of administrative or office support experience and a high school diploma are required; college credit may substitute for experience. Benefits include health, life, and retirement plans; equal opportunity employer.