APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$32,677.20 to
$47,606.40
PAY GRADE: 27
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, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position, under direct supervision by the Deputy Director, will assist the Executive Assistant with duties for the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners (NBWC), the Director, 17 County Advisory Boards to Manage Wildlife (CABMWs) and two Deputy Directors. Major duties include support for Commission meetings, including agendas, minutes, and travel arrangements as well as taking notes during meetings. This position will be the primary support for the processing of the regulations, ensuring coordination with the Commission meetings and compliance with all rules and regulations, including approval by the Legislative Commission. The Administrative Assistant will record and keep records of public records requests as well as follow up with agency personnel to ensure requests are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with the law. The Administrative Assistant will be the first line of contact with the Director's Office, both on the phone and in person, along with performing some accounting and budget monitoring duties for the Director's Office budget.
There are up to nine Commission meetings per year which occur on Saturdays and at least two of the meetings are held in other parts of the State. In-State travel and working weekends will be required.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING DATE. INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims and budgeting forms; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Position Criteria
Typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM) accurately and a typing certificate must be attached. A typing certificate issued within the last 12 months must accompany your application and verify your net typing speed of at least 40 WPM in a five minute test. This typing certificate can be attained through a staffing agency or free of charge from any Nevada Job Connect office. No online typing test will be accepted.
Experience in support of the public meetings of the Nevada Legislature or public body subject to Nevada Open Meeting Law (NRS 241).
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) Please describe your experience supporting the development of laws, regulations, or other rulemaking such as Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code or similar.
2) Please describe your experience in preparing meeting minutes.
3) This position requires in-State travel and working weekends for Commission meetings. Can you meet this requirement?
