IMPLEMENTATION AIDE

State of careers Rhode Island; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training seeks an Implementation Aide to support a high level state official by performing moderately complex administrative tasks related to major projects and programs spanning state government.

This 35-hour-per-week role, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, is classified as JC-02504300-27 and located within Worker’s Compensation; supervision is by a senior official and clerical staff assist as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in state government assisting a high level official with administrative tasks.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to above.

Responsibilities

• Assist a high level state official with moderately complex administrative tasks.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence and documents to implement decisions and actions.
• Oversee agency files and records for accuracy and currency.

Skills

Public admin knowledge

Office management

Written reports

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Department

Department of Labor And Training

Division

Project/Program Management

Salary

$57,806.00 - $65,606.00

Job Profile

JC-02504300-27 - Implementation Aide (C94 L2869 DOA DLT)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Position is within the Department of Labor and Training/Worker's Compensation.

Standard 35.0 hours.

Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.

Job Requisition Number

JR104129 IMPLEMENTATION AIDE (Open)

Pay Grade

C00322 A

Classification

Implementation Aide

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a high level state official by performing moderately complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a high level state official from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed usually upon completion for performance of assignments as directed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises clerical and other supportive staff assigned to assist in completion of duties.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To assist a high level state official by performing moderately complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government.
• To initiate, prepare, and distribute correspondence, and official forms, and documents to officially implement the decisions and actions as rendered by a superior.
• To oversee the official agency files and records and to insure their accuracy and are kept current.
• To gather information required for use as a basis for important administrative decisions.
• To relieve a superior of administrative details relating to the functions and activities of the organization including the contacting of officials and personnel for the purpose of obtaining information and recommendations relating to specific problems, activities, or policies.
• To requisition office supplies and equipment.
• To screen inquiries regarding agency policies and programs and to respond on behalf of superior whenever possible.
• To attend conferences and meetings on behalf of superior and prepare reports thereon.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office management, and the ability to apply such principles and practices; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with personnel; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of effective implementation procedures for policies and procedures; the ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a position of state government assisting a high level state official by performing, at minimum, moderately complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs that had effect on all departments or agencies.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a high level state official by performing moderately complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a high level state official from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed usually upon completion for performance of assignments as directed. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises clerical and other supportive staff assigned to assist in completion of duties.

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.