APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$37,646.64 to
$55,039.68
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.
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 supports Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) in Las Vegas, NV. This position will work for the
Residential Contracts Department and will evaluate contract requests to ensure compliance to program policies, including HUD. The incumbent will verify information including Protected Health Information; use a Microsoft Access Database to record and
track residential contracts and backup; and work with the Service Coordination Department to train and assist with contract procedures
and Microsoft Access support. This position will also be responsible for data and report preparation.
Applicants must have a minimum of intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Our Agency's mission is to help adults with mental illness improve their quality of life. Through a team approach, we provide
innovative inpatient and outpatient mental health services for the Southern Nevada community. Some of the valuable services we
provide include Psychiatric Emergency Services, Inpatient Services, Mobile Crises, Outpatient Counseling, Service Coordination,
Intensive Service Coordination, Medication Clinic, Residential Support Programs, Mental Health Court, Consumer Advocacy and
Programs for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) teams. Inpatient services are provided through the new Rawson-Neal
Psychiatric Hospital. Outpatient services are provided through mental health clinics located throughout the Las Vegas community
and rural locations. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Through a career with SNAMHS, you can directly improve the lives of others in our community. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED 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 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. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
Skills Required
Microsoft Excel Intermediate level
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
