APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$38,774.16 to
$56,689.20
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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The position performs specialized duties in support of Food and Nutrition Division programs. The incumbent will provide clerical/administrative support to the Food and Nutrition Administrator and Deputy Administrator, the Information Technology Professional IV, and the Administrative Services Officer II, composing and editing correspondence, managing calendars and appointments, arranging and processing all travel, assisting with state and federal compliance reports, conducting research, organizing meetings, preparing meeting materials, arranging related logistics, ordering supplies, and directing program related inquiries. The incumbent will provide HR support for the Food and Nutrition Division and act as a liaison with Agency HR. The incumbent should possess advanced writing/proofreading/editing skills and experience in writing and formatting correspondence such as letters, reports, plans, etc. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. 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.
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Please describe your customer service experience.
2) Please describe your experience with spreadsheets, data gathering, statistics and tracking logs.
3) Describe your writing ability and experience. Tell us about an important or complex document you have written.
