Hybrid Administrative Secretary

State of Tennessee; Arlington (TN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Disability and Aging (DDA) in Arlington, TN, seeks an entry-level secretary to perform typing and clerical work at the West TN Regional Office. The role supports policy guidance and agency information through prepared documents and customer interactions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with background checks, fingerprinting, and a criminal history review. Hybrid in-office and remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduation.
• Secretarial or clerical experience may substitute for education.
• Criminal history disclosure and fingerprinting required.
• Background checks and registry review may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, abstracts, and reports.
• Interact with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide guidance.
• Gather information from files, internet, and databases for tasks and meetings.
• Create documents for communications, file, audit, and monitor calendars.
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of office equipment.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Reading Comprehension

Social Perceptiveness

Time Management

Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Copier/Scanner/Fax Machine

Office Equipment

Telephone

Audio & Visual Equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee, Disability and Aging (DDA) in Arlington, TN, seeks an entry-level secretary to perform typing and clerical work at the West TN Regional Office. The role supports policy guidance and agency information through prepared documents and customer interactions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with background checks, fingerprinting, and a criminal history review. Hybrid in-office and remote work is available.