Administrative Assistant A

Overview

The Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to the Business Office. DFR is a state agency that protects consumers while ensuring industry partners (Insurance, Securities and Financial Institutions) operate in a responsible manner.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support the administrative needs of the Business Office

• Purchasing agent for the department
• Assist with AP/AR processing
• Remote deposit daily checks
• Other duties as assigned

Work will be performed in a normal office setting. There is some flexibility to work from home for the right candidate. Hours can fluctuate based on Commissioner's needs, but will most often be 8 hour days Monday-Friday.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Assistant A (Job Requisition #47870), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact David.Cameron@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are typically performed in an office setting with normal working conditions, some of which may be within an institutional environment. Depending upon duties assigned, some travel may be necessary, for which private transportation may be needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in business technology, secretarial science or office management

OR

High school graduation or equivalent and three (3) years of office clerical experience

Completion of a one-year vocational/technical training program in business and office occupations or related area may be substituted for one year of the work experience

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.