SAS Secretary IV

Overview

The Bennington County State's Attorney's Office in Bennington, Vermont is seeking a SAS Secretary to provide secretarial support to the State's Attorney, Deputy State's Attorneys and other staff.

Summary Of Duties

• Prepare letters, correspondence, forms and documents.
• Answers telephone, emails and in-person inquiries; handles or refers requests for assistance in accordance with policies.
• Significant amount of photocopying, filing, calendaring, sorting, distributing and mailing work.
• Data entry into SAS case management system.
• May assist with schedules, monitoring calendar and approaching deadlines to alert SA, DSA and Victim Advocate staff.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of office equipment, Microsoft Office programs.
• Must learn and adhere to the policies and procedures of the State of Vermont, the Department and the State's Attorney's office.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of Vermont's court procedures.
• Ability to learn and use the SAS and other agencies' IT system(s).
• Ability to follow instructions and accurately perform work tasks.
• Ability to compose correspondence with accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation expected.
• Must be able to data enter, scan and file documents.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to make correct and timely decisions.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Environmental Factors

• Duties are normally performed in an office setting; limited travel may be required (e.g. post office, court, training) for which private means of transportation must be available.
• Duties require prolonged periods of typing and sitting.
• Pressure from deadlines, workload and constituents can be expected.
• Work outside normal hours may occur on infrequent occasions.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or completion of vocational/technical training program in office administration, and a minimum of 2 years of secretarial experience in a professional office setting; or,
• An Associates or Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, office administration or other relevant field, and demonstrated skills as listed in KSA's, above.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.