Public Service Administrative Assistant

State of South Dakota; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Social Services, Economic Assistance, in Chamberlain, SD, is seeking a full-time clerical/secretarial assistant. You will greet the public, handle calls, draft letters, manage files, and maintain databases to support office operations.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, organize tasks, and maintain confidentiality while providing service to South Dakotans. Veterans’ Preference applies; E-Verify is used for employment eligibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates compassion, respect, and tact when interacting with others.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public in person and on the telephone and answer inquiries.
• Compose and finalize correspondence and maintain filing systems.
• Create and maintain databases and gather information for reports.
• Record fiscal activities to support office operations.

Job description

The Department of Social Services, Economic Assistance, in Chamberlain, SD, is seeking a full-time clerical/secretarial assistant. You will greet the public, handle calls, draft letters, manage files, and maintain databases to support office operations.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, organize tasks, and maintain confidentiality while providing service to South Dakotans. Veterans’ Preference applies; E-Verify is used for employment eligibility.