Administrative Assistant III

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Administrative Assistant III

Salary

$48,396.00 - $58,080.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NAA-80263-05.2024

Department

Department of Local Affairs

Opening Date

05/07/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Joel Ferguson at joel.ferguson@state.co.us

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80204. This is a hybrid work position that is required to report to the office 3 days per week.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This posting has been updated to reflect more general job duties as the eligible list established form this list will be used to fill position sin this classification throughout the Department of Local Affairs. If you have already submitted an application, there is no need to reapply.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This posting may fill other similar positions in the same class including some permanent regular and term-limited positions.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building, strategic training, research, technical assistance, and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our community and are passionate about supporting our community. We value the diversity (https://youtu.be/eAPo-IRsOZU) that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and dental plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/sites/default/files/documents/5-112a.pdf) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://www.copera.org/members/peraplus-401k457)

• Employee wellness programs

• Paid life insurance

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs%20)

• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program.

Description of Job

Description of Job:

The eligible list established from this posting will be used to fill Administrative Assistant III positions throughout the Department of Local Affairs. Specific duties of the positions will be discussed at the time of interview.

Primary duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service by directing and/or responding to all stakeholders to include internal and external departments, other state agencies, and the general public;

• Research information to resolve problems, concerns, errors, and/or complaints;

• Type, review, file, copy and scan various documents and memos as needed;

• Maintain a clear, concise and organized filing system electronically or physically;

• Assists with file and records management as assigned;

• Collect and compile data to generate reports and routinely update reports to reflect current and accurate information;

• Tracking the budget expenditures for the assigned area;

• Make purchases using the state issued Purchasing Card (P-Card);

• Answer and respond to staff/stakeholder/offender inquiries via phone, facsimile, email or in person;

• Ensure clear and concise communication with supervisors and staff members within the work unit, various departments and other state agencies;

• Ensure supervisor and/or area manager is apprised of accurate budget totals on a regular basis.

• Creating and revising office procedures and writing office procedure manuals, designing forms.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description:

G3A4XXADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eMWdzbVhaZTJDWW8/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-b3y8iaBxItfgb77tjmzofw)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Three (3) years of relevant experience providing administrative support.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education from an accredited institution and/or experience providing administrative support equal to three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Colorado government experience in an administrative or office support role

• Experience working in a judicial, quasi-judicial or legal business environment or Paralegal certification

• Experience using databases

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel

• Experience in customer service, including working with stakeholders with varying degrees of knowledge and/or technological skills

• Experience creating and maintaining desk procedures

• Experience working in an environment requiring multi-tasking skills

  Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with MS Office suite, Google Suite, and other database applications

  Conditions of Employment:

• You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.

  Applicant Checklist:

  Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado" .

  Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.

  Complete Applications must include the following documents:

  1) A complete Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)

  2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

  Recommended :

  3) A chronological resume (Attach to your online application, late submissions will not be accepted)

  4) A Cover Letter with a Written Narrative. The written narrative should describe your interest in this position and specifically how your education, abilities, skills and experience relate to the requirements, responsibilities and competencies listed in the job announcement. (Attach to your online application, late submissions will not be accepted)

  Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:

  Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.

• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

  The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

  Comparative Analysis:

  Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis for this position will include a skill assessment. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the next step will include a video or a voice screening of the applicants.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Joel Ferguson, DOLA ADA Coordinator at joel.ferguson@state.co.us (jennifer.yalcin@state.co.us) .

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Please Note:

As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ywHxnnEN-wkGf3B1uS1W0y_4D5tu0lu/view) for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Joel Ferguson at Joel.Ferguson@state.co.us

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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