Administrative Assistant

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position. Located in Huron, SD, this role offers a salary of $16.96 hourly, depending on qualifications, and is classified under Pay Grade D. The position is open until filled.

About the role

This role provides clerical/secretarial support including tasks such as greeting the public, composing and finalizing correspondence, establishing and maintaining filing systems, creating and maintaining databases, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public both in person and on the telephone
• Compose and finalize correspondence
• Establish and maintain filing systems
• Create and maintain databases
• Gather and provide information
• Record fiscal activities to support office operations

Requirements

• A highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public
• A compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas
• A dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities
• A dedicated individual who will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm
• A person who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals

Qualifications

• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet schedules and deadlines
• Comprehensive understanding of client confidentiality
• Ability to prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. The position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Pay

The salary is $16.96 hourly, depending on qualifications, and is classified under Pay Grade D.

Schedule

The position is Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly.

Additional Requirements

To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.