Lead Administrative Support Assistant - 4120401

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens.We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at the Lewis and Clark State Office building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City.

This administrative support position is a vital part of a team that establishes water quality standards, monitors streams and lakes, develops watershed planning tools, and incentivizes pollution reduction efforts. If you want to be part of a team that works well together to make a difference protecting and restoring Missouri’s waters, then this opportunity is for you.

• Provide administrative assistance to the Watershed Protection Section, recognizing priorities, scheduling meetings, and coordinating logistical arrangements to aid in the completion of the section’s work.
• Ensure preparation and completion of time sensitive documents related to rulemaking, public notices, travel, procurement, and confidential personnel actions.
• Proofread, format, and process documents prepared by section team members and ensuring appropriate department style guidelines are followed.
• Assist with mailings, phone calls, and front desk coverage as necessary.
  
  

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Writing : Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
  
  

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Examples of relevant experience include skills and tasks associated with administrative assistance, including, but not limited to clerical, printing, and mail related tasks, or grant, budget, or billing experience, web-based management, use of SharePoint, and travel planning experience.
  
  

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.
  
  

Mike Kruse, Environmental Program Manager, 573-526-1446 or michael.kruse@dnr.mo.gov

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Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), 573-522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov