Administrative Assistant

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):
Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state. 

Role Overview:  

This position is responsible for ensuring the effective tracking and posting of drinking water construction permits. This position provides essential administrative support by managing drinking water construction permit documentation and workflows. The role ensures permit information is organized, accurate and processed efficiently. Position is responsible for maintaining the permits database which ensures permit information is organized, accurate, and processed efficiently. This role provides critical support for the permit review engineers to ensure the timely review of plans and specifications. By ensuring smooth administrative operations, this role directly supports statewide infrastructure growth and safe drinking water availability.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Works as a professional staff assistant within a state agency or organization performing multiple administrative tasks.
• Researches and prepares various reports on agency programs and/or procedures.
• Prepares and maintains procedural manual for agency functions.
• Reviews policies, plans and procedures for administrative soundness.
• Coordinates the work of various sections of the agency or department.
• Answers inquiries from the public concerning policy and procedures in assigned area.
• Makes recommendations to administrator about procedures and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitors and documents activity occurring in their respective department to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Specialized knowledge of the basic principles and theories of administrative management.
• Working knowledge of research techniques and report composition.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze procedures and policies and write procedural manuals and recommend improvements.
• Ability to coordinate the work of section staff.
• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 4 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibility:

Your role contributes to the function of the unit by making recommendations on improving policies or work procedures. Supervisor indicates the desired results and consequential changes are discussed for approval before implementation. Other work reviewed for soundness of judgment and its success in achieving work unit change.

Personal Work Relationships : 
You will work with employees in their own department as well as other departments within the agency. This position also works with the public to explain policy and practices.

Difficulty of Work:

You will work within generally accepted management guidelines on intricate administrative or procedural guidelines which are complex and interrelated with agency mission and/or budget and public relations. Judgment is exercised in adapting and implementing more effective policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

This role performs work in a standard office environment.

Competencies

• Driving for Results
• Managing Time
• Delivering High Quality Work

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on us.fitly.work .