Administrative Services Technician IV

State of Vermont; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental plan

Holidays

FMLI

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Rutland Family Services Division of the State of Vermont is seeking an Administrative Services Technician IV in Rutland, VT. The role supports staff to promote safety, permanency and wellbeing for Vermont's children and families.

The position requires strong organization, written and verbal communication, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Adobe. The job offers a permanent, full-time schedule with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on professional growth within a supportive workplace

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.
• OR
• One year of College level study in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field.
• OR
• One year as an Administrative Services Technician III with the State of Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
• Order and code invoices.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Manage and track files.
• Answer phones and greet families.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of college study in accounting, business or public administration

Administrative Services Technician III experience

Tools

VISION system

Job description

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Application Deadline Date: 09/27/2026

Department: Children and Families

Location: Rutland, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $22.51

Maximum Salary: $34.91

Overview

Rutland Family Services Division is seeking an Administrative Services Technician IV to join our team of dedicated staff in supporting children, families, and communities. Our goal is to promote safety, permanency, wellbeing, and law abidance for children in need. Your work will assist Family Services staff achieve this mission. The work we do is meaningful, challenging, and critical to the safety and well-being of Vermont's children and families. Our division is committed to fostering a workplace grounded in psychological safety, mutual respect and professional growth, and we believe that culture is central to sustaining the critical work we do.

The work is fast-paced, and this position is often the first contact that the public has with the local FSD office The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will be flexible, maintain a positive and professional attitude, be proficient in computer programs to include but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe, and enjoy learning new and innovative ways of meeting needs. Other work may include: creating and maintaining processes and systems that enhance efficiency, ordering and coding invoices, taking meeting minutes, managing, and tracking files, answering phones, greeting families and other assigned tasks.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Services Technician IV (Job Requisition #55745), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and one (1) year of experience providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.

OR

One (1) year of College level study in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field.

OR

One (1) year as an Administrative Services Technician III with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.