Business Support Specialist I

About the role

The Business Support Specialist is assigned duties and responsibilities involving document production and management through a variety of manual or technological processes. This may include preparing correspondence, reports or other documents, maintaining various filing systems, including computer records of various activities, reviewing and processing applications for permits or licenses, assisting agency customers with inquiries or problems concerning an assigned program area, processing various types of claims, requisitions, purchase orders and invoices for payment, and similar duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a variety of records, such as perpetual inventories of supplies and materials and statements of expenditures; reconciles departmental records with central records; prepares correspondence, forms, and reports.
• Initiates and handles correspondence relating to a special field or program regarding agency or program rules, policies, procedures, or requirements.
• Performs a variety of sorting and filing tasks; answers the phone, takes messages, and disseminates information; opens, sorts, distributes, collects, and delivers mail; performs multiple tasks, such as posting and recording data.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and policies.
• Produces documents of various levels of complexity, ranging from plain copy typing to the manipulation of data to create complex presentations.
• Receives, retrieves, and enters information using assigned computer or other data processing equipment; receives and reviews coded and uncoded source documents; proofs previously entered data and makes routine corrections.
• Examines, checks, and verifies reports and other documents for completeness, appropriateness, adequacy, and conformity to established requirements, and follows up on discrepancies.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies used in office or shop operations; receives or delivers mail, materials, and equipment.
• Reviews and processes claims from vendors, contractors, medical providers and others for reimbursement or payment under various state programs.
• Affords assistance to customers in securing needed information and documents; conducts interviews to obtain information from clients; provides transportation or other assistance to clients as required.
• Reviews and optimizes records management processes and develops implantation processes.
• Level II – coordinates work activities; trains staff; manages and creates scheduled reports.

Qualifications

• The preferred minimum qualifications for this position are:
  • Level I: An Associate’s Degree in any field OR two (2) years of experience in clerical office or a closely related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Level II: An Associate’s Degree in any field, PLUS one (1) year of experience in clerical office or closely related field OR three (3) years of experience in clerical office or a closely related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference may be given to candidates who can type more than 60wpm with an accuracy of more than 90% and demonstrate an advanced level at 10-key.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of office methods and procedures; of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mathematics.
• Knowledge and understanding of preparing and interpreting charts and graphs; basic bookkeeping procedures and inventory techniques; standard business communication etiquette, including in-person, online, and via phone; current office technologies; proficient in Microsoft Office and phone procedures; use of computer equipment, such as state issued computer, fax, copy machine, and scanner; systems, such as Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of records retention.
• Skills in operating computers, fax machines, copiers/printers, etc.
• Strong skills in organization and time management; in records management principles to help with solutions, data classification and processing, and processing lifecycle.
• Customer service skills to assist any customer needs or requests through various forms of communication to include in person, email, and phone.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain and promote a positive attitude and work environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain a digital filing system; prepare documents, reports, and files for dissemination to external sources; quickly learn new systems of organization and technology.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify issues or approach problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend possible conclusions using critical thinking skills; calculate simple math when processing customer payments, deposits, and cashier reports.

Benefits

The Service Oklahoma offers a generous benefits package, including a benefits allowance to offset the costs of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans. The Service Oklahoma will match up to 7% towards an employee’s Defined Contribution retirement plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid annual leave, which increases with every 5 years of service, and 15 days of paid sick leave. Additionally, employees will receive longevity payments based on their years of service with the State of Oklahoma.

Pay

The annual rate of pay for this position is $36,400.00.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary and require flexibility, including some early or late shifts, weekends, and occasional overtime, based on the needs of the agency.