Vacancy Announcement

Administrative Assistant I
Department of Human Services - Medical Services

Location: Bismarck
Salary: $1684 - $2245 per month
Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Position Number: 325-115-3240
Requisition Number: 295318
Status: Full-time, Regular with Benefits
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: 173391
Date Posted to Web: April 25, 2008

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, experience using general office equipment and computer skills, including working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.  This position requires the skills necessary for working with a high degree of confidential information, as well as the ability to work in a variety of dynamically complex work situations.  Work is expected to be performed with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Requires high school diploma or GED and three years of experience performing a variety of complex office support, clerical or secretarial work. Additional education with major coursework in office support or business or office education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. This job requires considerable knowledge of personal computers and their use.

The following tests are required, and may be taken at any Job Service office. Only tests taken within the last six months will be valid. Test scores MUST be sent with application in order for candidate to be considered for this position. The following tests are required:

Preference will be given to candidates with: (Experience in these areas must be clearly stated on the application)

Application Procedures:

• Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950), which may be obtained at:  http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm or from any ND Job Service Office.
• Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide specific details regarding how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. A cover letter and resume may be included.
• All application material must be received on or before the closing date at the following address: Department of Human Services, HR Division, 600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325, Bismarck ND 58505-0250; Fax: 701-328-1030; E-mail: dhshr@nd.gov

For More Information, Accommodation or Assistance Contact: Casey Goodhouse, HR Manager
Employing Unit: Medical Services
Telephone Number: 701-328-4042

Summary of Work:

Provide office support in a fast-paced and extremely busy office. Greet visitors, answer a multi-line telephone system, and direct visitors and callers appropriately. Compose, type and proof correspondence for staff. Process daily mail both incoming and outgoing. Knowledge of and use of a personal computer is essential in this position. Confidential information will be handled on a daily basis and confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Other general office duties such as copying, processing incoming and outgoing faxes, filing, and scheduling meetings for staff will be required.

Benefits:
The ND Department of Human Services offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, and more. For more information, contact our website at: http://www.nd.gov/dhs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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