Lead Administrative Support Assistant - P&P Western Region

Minimum Qualifications: One or more years of experience as an Administrative Support Assistant (SOSA) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR Four or more years of office or related clerical experience; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

• Training from an accredited vocational or business school in Office Management, Secretarial Science, or a closely related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours, or 480 clock hours, for one year.)
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed. Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive: A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center). A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility. A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility. A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Missouri State Employee Retirement System Deferred compensation plan Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) Paid life insurance Long-term disability insurance Cafeteria plan Paid holidays 10 hours annual leave per month 10 hours sick leave per month Uniforms provided when required Pre-service and in-service training Access to credit union Direct deposit of paycheck (required) Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives MOST 529 College Savings Program. Serves as office manager directing a variety of support functions; plans/assigns/directs/coordinates the activities of a large office staff directly or through supervisors/exercises delegated authority in the selection/training/assignment/evaluation of employees Performs independent functions; application of technical expertise/specialized program knowledge/ organizes/implements program activities/confers with management regarding program status and issues Provides complex administrative assistance/represents the supervisor at staff or other meetings/ recognizes manager's and staff priorities/schedules meetings/coordinates logistical arrangements for program, agency, inter-agency efforts Oversees/ensures the accurate, timely preparation/review/posting/processing of a variety of fiscal, payroll, personnel, purchasing, and related documents Recommends changes in operational policies/procedures for approval by supervisor/prepares and communicates instructions/directives regarding changes and clarification of policy/ensures policies and procedures are properly implemented in the unit/section supervised Tracks/monitors assigned operating unit budgets/spending plans; researches and/or collects, assembles, and summarizes financial/statistical information; researches assigned issues/compiles pertinent program or fiscal information/prepares complex ad hoc reports/spreadsheets/databases Composes/drafts correspondence involving the interpretation of agency rules/regulations/program responsibility and responds to inquiries from state officials/customers/vendors/the public regarding agency matters; investigates/recommends corrective action to resolve customer complaints Exercises independence in decision making based on agency operations/policies/procedures; receives general supervision from an administrative supervisor who makes assignments based on desired objectives and reviews work for achievement of results and performs other related work as assigned The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date. The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction. View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Missour