OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (A G)

RI Council 94; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General seeks an Operations Assistant to support the Director of Operations in running the Unit across three facilities and six satellite offices. The role emphasizes maintenance, vendor oversight, and ensuring safe access for employees and visitors throughout the state.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and possess basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb step ladders.
• Must have some computer skills.
• Familiarity with copy machines and printers.
• Familiarity with card access and camera systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Operations in facilitating all aspects of the Operations Unit.
• Oversee maintenance for three facilities and six satellite offices across the state.
• Provide general maintenance services (lawn care, snow removal, cleanliness) and ensure safe access for staff and visitors.
• Interact with state agency representatives and manage vendors performing work for the Office.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance scheduling and become familiar with facility equipment.
• Assist with staff parking and office vehicle maintenance; support switchboard and mail operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Step ladders

Computer skills

Copy machines

Card access/cameras

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Department Office of the Attorney General Division Building/Grounds Maintenance Salary $63,500.00 - $73,601.00 Job Profile JC-00418202-110 - Operations Assistant (Attorney General) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Job Requisition Number JR103868 OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (A G) (Open) Pay Grade U08723 A Classification Operations Assistant (Attorney General) Class Definition RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT OPERATIONS UNIT PAY GRADE 8723 ($63,500 - $73,601) September 9, 2026 – September 16, 2026

About the Office of the Attorney General: The Attorney General is the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties. Every day, the Office’s attorneys fight to ensure the public safety of the state’s communities, improve the economic security of its citizens, safeguard the state’s spectacular natural resources, and restore the public’s trust in government. Assistant and Special Assistant Attorneys General represent the people of Rhode Island in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States. The Office is unique among attorneys’ general offices across the country. Out of fifty states, only two other offices share the same broad criminal mission. The Office’s attorneys prosecute complex and violent crimes but also functionally serve as one of the nation’s largest district attorney’s offices, prosecuting all felonies throughout the state. The Operations Unit services the day-to-day needs of the Office. It also is responsible for overseeing the facilities and reception/switchboard duties. Reliability and professionalism are a must for this position as the unit is made up of 5 employees to service over 100,000 sq. feet of professional office space in multiple locations throughout the State and over 250 employees.

Responsibilities/Duties/Qualifications:

To assist the Director of Operations in facilitating all aspects and responsibilities of the Operation Unit as set forth by the Director of Administration. The following responsibilities will involve 3 facilities operated by the Office of the Attorney General, as well as 6 satellite offices located within the courthouses throughout the State. These duties include, but are not limited to: Providing general maintenance services and oversight within all Attorney General facilities, including but not limited to lawn care, snow removal, property cleanliness, maintaining safe accessibility for employees as well as visitors. Interacting with various state agency representatives. Assisting with the oversight and management of vendors performing work for the Office. This includes preventative maintenance scheduling and becoming familiar with the various equipment within the facilities. Distribution of office supplies. Assisting fellow employees with moving or lifting heavy objects if directed. Assisting with the management of the switchboard operations, mail operations, and providing back up when needed. Assisting with the staff parking and office vehicle maintenance. Assist in other related duties as assigned by the Unit Director. Must possess strong organizational skills. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and climb step ladders. Must have some computer skills and be familiar with copy machines, printers, card access – camera systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Attorney General’s Office is stronger, more credible, and more capable when its employees bring diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to their work. The Office encourages all qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Information:

Finalists will be subject to a full background investigation including reference checks. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation. Regular, reliable, and punctual in-person attendance at the employee's assigned worksite is an essential function of this position. The duties and responsibilities of this role require physical presence to ensure effective collaboration, supervision, access to secure or confidential materials, and operational continuity. While the Office may, in its discretion, permit hybrid telework arrangements in certain circumstances and pursuant to the Office's Telework Policy, such arrangements are granted at the sole discretion of the Office based on operational needs. The grant of hybrid telework does not diminish the in-person attendance requirement as an essential function of the position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. Performs other duties, as assigned. Normal office working conditions including frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer monitor use.

Supplemental Information Operations Assistant Benefits:

Operations Assistant Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a 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.

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