Administrative Assistant 4 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

The Position

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.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is recruiting for multiple vacancies in various areas to include eligibility, NEON and the Energy Assistance Program. The responsibilities of the positions include, but are not limited, performing duties in support of the agency programs such as the Energy Assistance Program and the program clientele; scheduling and coordinating meetings and office activities; ordering supplies; answering and responding to telephone calls and email correspondence; processing mail by opening and distributing to the appropriate sections or individuals; filing documents; compiling reports; operating standard office machines; supervision of other administrative assistant staff and assisting with projects.

The selected candidate for NEON would be responsible for completing a crucial portion of the federal report for the NEON program which includes collecting participation hours for our customers and ensuring the accuracy of the data; research and verify existing hours are correct; identify missing hours; investigate and attempt to resolve discrepancies; and submit the report within limited timeframes. Additional responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, maintaining records and files, data entry, explaining program policies to individuals inquiring about the programs, coordinate and oversee assigned duties of a program, assist social services program specialist for program projects and assignments, maintenance of procedures and manuals, compile and organize financial program information, and prepare reports. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-2_0/