Job Description
Job ID: 28242- Administrative Assistant
Agency: Department of Legislative Audit
Location: Pierre
Salary: $22.50 - $24.00 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This position can be Part Time with 20 - 30 hours per week or Full Time at 40 hours per week with the Department of Legislative Audit. For more information on the Department of Legislative Audit, please visit https://legislativeaudit.sd.gov .
Legislative Audit is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to provide administrative duties supporting the audits of various agencies and departments and data entry tasks involving the use of judgement and discretion.
With Legislative Audit, you would be a part of a group of professionals that are dependable, focused on details, motivated, and recognized for our integrity and high-quality work. The selected candidate works closely with the Senior Administrative Assistant and reports directly to the Finance Officer.
Please include a letter of interest or cover letter indicating desire of full time or part time hours and a current resume.
The ideal candidate will work well independently and in a team environment, be dependable, have good customer service skills, and prior clerical experience. Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Experience: A minimum of two years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the following would be beneficial: - Modern office practices and procedures;
- Business English, grammar, and punctuation;
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and other desktop tools.
Skills to create quality work by being conscientious and detail-oriented are required. Essential abilities: - Type accurately, including using a 10-key;
- Operate required office machines;
- Work independently;
- Make logical decisions and carry out detailed instructions;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Benefits beyond the paycheck: - Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
- Sick Leave (14 days per year)
- Paid Family Leave (up to twelve weeks of additional leave due to birth or adoption of a child)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
- Well-Being Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System (a top-rated public retirement system)
- Longevity Pay
- Semimonthly Pay Periods
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=7O You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.South Dakota Bureau of Human ResourcesTelephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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