What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Ohio Department of Commerce?
Characteristics of a strong candidate
Strong interest in nonpartisan public service;
Ability to accurately type and enter data, proofread typed material, recognize errors and make corrections, and to organize materials as directed;
Flexibility to recognize and respond to changing priorities, including managing rush assignments;
Customer service orientation, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a group setting, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Willingness to acquire knowledge of LSC's resolution services and agency-specific practices and procedures (developed after employment).
Salary and benefits
The current starting salary for new specialists is $21.25 per hour or $44,200 per year. We offer our staff merit-based salary increases, opportunities to learn and grow in their careers, and a comprehensive state benefit package including :
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Leave
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
11 paid holidays per year.
Childbirth / Adoption leave.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement plan.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes :
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent;
Proficiency with word processing, particularly with Microsoft Word, including rapid and accurate typing skills;
Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills;
Problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work overtime, scheduled and unscheduled, occasionally on short notice;
Strong attendance record;
Willingness to limit public political activity to not give any appearance of bias in work (due to the agency's nonpartisan status).
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