What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 position at State of Arizona?
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2
Job Location
5800 W. GLENN DR.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
Posting Details
Salary: $15.0150
Grade: 15
Closing Date: 3/3/2025
WHO ARE WE?
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety ("DCS"), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us.
If you are ready to play a vital role in our agency and have a passion to support the work we do with children and families, DCS is the place for you.
Together we can make a difference through service!
WHAT DOES AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II DO?
A DCS Administrative Assistant II Provides a Variety Of Support Services To Management In An Assigned Field Office. A Day In The Life Of An Administrative Assistant II Can Look Like
Knowledge of
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices; digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams); styles and formats of complex reports and composing general correspondence.
Skill in
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as, data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; time management and multi-tasking; detailed work with accuracy; professionalism with the public and gathering and summarizing data.
Ability to
Adapt to changing priorities; troubleshoot; take initiative and collaborate and coordinate the completion of assignments with other staff and agencies.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2?
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER:
As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits include
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at DCS!
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
RETIREMENT
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.
Contact Us
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2
Job Location
5800 W. GLENN DR.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
Posting Details
Salary: $15.0150
Grade: 15
Closing Date: 3/3/2025
WHO ARE WE?
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety ("DCS"), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us.
If you are ready to play a vital role in our agency and have a passion to support the work we do with children and families, DCS is the place for you.
Together we can make a difference through service!
WHAT DOES AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II DO?
A DCS Administrative Assistant II Provides a Variety Of Support Services To Management In An Assigned Field Office. A Day In The Life Of An Administrative Assistant II Can Look Like
- Scheduling interviews with job candidates and submitting new hire paperwork to Human Resources
- Acting as Fleet Liaison for the office's assigned vehicles
- Acting as the Building Liaison, submitting work orders for repairs and notifying building occupants of facilities issues
- Preparing meeting agenda's and materials
- Compiling and computing monthly statistical reports
- Maintaining confidential files.
Knowledge of
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices; digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams); styles and formats of complex reports and composing general correspondence.
Skill in
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as, data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; time management and multi-tasking; detailed work with accuracy; professionalism with the public and gathering and summarizing data.
Ability to
Adapt to changing priorities; troubleshoot; take initiative and collaborate and coordinate the completion of assignments with other staff and agencies.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2?
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Arizona issued driver's license.
- Level one Fingerprint Clearance card - Arizona.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER:
As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits include
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Vision coverage.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Deferred compensation plans.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Employee wellness plans.
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at DCS!
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
RETIREMENT
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.
Contact Us
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Salary : $500
