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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
APPROXIMATE HOURLY RATE -  $14.46 to  $20.90  PAY GRADE: 25
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, part time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Nevada System of Higher Education
Division: Western Nevada College
Location: Fallon
Job Class Code: 02.212
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 24864
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 05/01/2015
Close Date: 05/22/2015
Recruiter:
   BIANCA GALEANO
   Phone: 775-784-1495
   Email: classifiedjobs@unr.edu
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education.
-- Western Nevada College is recruiting for a part-time Administrative Assistant 2 to work in Fallon, Nevada for the Specialty Crop Institute. The incumbent will provide administrative and clerical support to the Project Director including event and workshop coordination; marketing and promotional opportunities; database maintenance; reports; maintaining financial records; and monitoring and providing updates on sub-grants.
-- The typical work schedule is 18 hours per week varied with occasional weekend and evening work; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Pursuant to Nevada Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of six days (part-time prorated) per fiscal year effective July 1, 2013. Information regarding campus security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at http://www.wnc.edu/safety/ . Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. The Nevada System of Higher Education is a Federal contractor and is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans? Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Applicants are encouraged to complete a voluntary survey to measure the effectiveness of the outreach efforts to veterans. Please use this link to complete the voluntary survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V3JLHCC

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
    As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
    This position requires having a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
    This position is a part-time position and may require working occasional weekends and evenings.
    This position is located in Fallon, NV and requires the incumbent to travel and work outdoors in inclement weather.
    This position requires experience with work related event planning and coordination.
    This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.
The Examination
CLERICAL SUPPORT EXAM
The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
The following are the number of questions in each category of the exam:
20 - Office Operations and Practices
20 - Following Written Instructions & Reading Skills
10 - Arithmetic
20 - English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
15 - Computer Usage
15 - Interpersonal & Customer Service Skills
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Candidates with knowledge of the basic principles and practices of Nevada small farm agriculture are encouraged to apply. Do you have this experience? If so, please explain your knowledge in detail below.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Nevada System of Higher Education
Business Center North Human Resources
Artemesia Building, MS 240, Room 2
Reno, NV 89557-0055

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