Public Service Administrative Assistant

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Social Services in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time clerical/secretarial professional to support office operations including greeting the public, handling phone inquiries, composing correspondence, maintaining filing systems and databases, and recording fiscal activities. This role requires strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will plan and organize work, demonstrate compassion, build cooperative relationships, and prepare clear

Qualifications

• Greet the public in person and by telephone; compose and finalize correspondence.
• Establish and maintain filing systems and databases; gather and provide information.
• Record fiscal activities to support office operations.

Responsibilities

• Greeting the public and handling calls; supporting clerical tasks and record-keeping.
• Prepare clear documentation, reports, and correspondence reflecting relevant facts.
• Utilize computerized data systems to maintain information and records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Compassion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Documentation

Data systems

Tools

Database software

Job description

The Department of Social Services in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time clerical/secretarial professional to support office operations including greeting the public, handling phone inquiries, composing correspondence, maintaining filing systems and databases, and recording fiscal activities. This role requires strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will plan and organize work, demonstrate compassion, build cooperative relationships, and prepare clear