APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$36,540.00 to
$53,431.92
PAY GRADE: 29
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.
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.
The incumbent will collect, document and electronically record complaint/referral information; conduct an initial review of complaint information as requested by the supervisor; and prepare and submit preliminary reports of reviews to senior staff. The position will also conduct field work both independently and with investigators to include: document retrieval, grand jury subpoena submissions, evaluating intake information obtained, and assisting with request letter and search warrants operations; and will serve as the terminal operator for NCIC criminal information system as needed. The incumbent is responsible for preparing surveys and statistics required by the Deputy Chief and maintaining supporting documentation; using office-wide specific opening procedures and having consistency of input of matters and all related entries to matters. The position will continue to verify that all information being entered in matters is complete and accurate; correct information found to be inaccurate; and close matters in accordance with the closing procedures, making sure all the information is updated and correct and disposition added.
Upon request, the position locates defendants assets; performs title searches, liens and access financial records; procures, analyzes and interprets computerized data, financial and medical records; and assists investigators with research and proper procedures.
Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management; performing secretarial duties in support of a manager; coordinating communications between the manager, staff and program clientele; supervision of subordinate staff; researching information from internal and external sources; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
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