Administrative Assistant A - Temporary

Overview

Administrative work as an assistant to a manager, unit, program chief, or with direct responsibility for a specific assigned program or function. While actual duties may vary, positions in this class are characterized by work in a technical or specialized field, decision making with little concurrent supervisory review, and accountability for results. The role differs from higher level administrative assistants by a more limited program or functional area, and less impact upon total department activities. Assignments may generally be characterized as a first level administrative role with clearly indicated functional and authority dimensions. Assigned duties may include employee supervision. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Assistant A - Temporary (Job Requisition #47846), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Laurie.Eastman@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.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in business technology, secretarial science or office management; OR High school graduation or equivalent and three 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. College coursework may be substituted for the work experience on a semester for six months basis.

DOC PREA Requirements

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements: In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Equal Opportunity Employer