APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$33,679.44 to
$49,047.12
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.
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.
This position provides a wide range of administrative and clerical assistance to the Operations Division of the Secretary of State. The duties of this position include composing and distributing written correspondence, preparing physical and electronic document files, scheduling and calendaring meetings and appointments, filing of sensitive and/or confidential information, maintaining office equipment and supplies, assistance in preparation of Power-Point presentations. This position provides clerical assistance to the agency's Personnel Division, including filing, documentation preparation and data entry. This position serves as the primary backup receptionist for the agency's reception desk at the Capitol Building, which includes greeting visitors in a courteous and professional manner, directing visitors and callers appropriately based on the nature of their visit/call and receiving and properly routing items delivered to the reception desk.
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.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
Skills Required
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point
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
