CDOC - Administrative Assistant III - Denver Complex

Administrative Assistant III

Primary duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Receives and screens inquiries and ensures response and/or follow-up are completed;
• Research information to resolve problems or concerns when the solution is unclear;
• Instructs customers on filling out forms/documents;
• Distributes mail accordingly;
• Schedules meetings and administrative appointments;
• Takes/transcribes/distributes meeting minutes as requested;
• Ensures clear and concise communication with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and appointing authority;
• Create, compile and build employee personnel files. Maintain confidentiality of information. File all documentation into electronic personnel files;
• Position creates, maintains and tracks data using appropriate software;
• Verify adequate releases, gather information, monitor the review of files as requested by employees, supervisors, investigators, and attorneys;
• Scan and upload release documents into current files;
• Provide accurate information to approved stakeholders as it relates to employment verifications, employment dates, salary and work titles;
• Utilizes Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, DCIS, PCDCIS and other computer programs to enter, track, and retrieve data;
• Distributes information via mail, e-mail, and fax to appropriate parties;
• Establishes, maintains, and updates office record keeping systems, tickler files, forms, internal logs, and reminder notices;
• Drafts, prepares, edits, and publishes correspondence, documents, reports, etc., from written material or verbal instruction;
• Designs and revises documents to include hand-outs, flyers, instructions, manuals, etc.;
• Handles facility purchasing using a C-card;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Or

Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years

Required Competencies:

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
• Established proficiency in position-related office technologies, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Ability to work directly with offenders in a prison environment;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Efficient management/input of data and tracking;
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
• Impeccable organizational, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Precise attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience proof-reading, editing, or creating documents;
• Experience supporting a program or work unit;
• Experience with data-entry, checking and verifying;
• Experience with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC);
• Experience working with confidential information;
• Experience creating and maintaining budgets and budget reports;
• If you are using the substitution, one year of clerical experience is preferred.