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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Office Assistant II - Anticipated Vacancy in Augusta, Maine
Office Assistant II - Anticipated Vacancy
Augusta , Maine , United States | Administrative | Full-time
Apply by: Jan. 22, 2025
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Bereau of General Services
Central Fleet Services
Office Assistant II
Opening Date: January 7, 2025
Closing Date: January 22, 2025
Job Class Code: 6538
Grade: 8
Salary: $15.45 – $21.39/Hourly
Position Number: 004600301
Come join Central Fleet Management, the team that keeps the State of Maine light duty vehicle fleet on the road. Whether it be Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Marine Resources, Human Services, or any other agency in State government, Central Fleet Management needs an Office Assistant II to provide customer assistance and administrative support for the Central Fleet Management (CFM) vehicle rental program.
You will be part of a team of fleet professionals and assist a wide variety of fleet customers. Our team centrally manages the entire State fleet of light duty vehicles, allowing the agencies to focus on their services to the public.
In this position you will be the face of the CFM Rental Vehicle Program that will be welcoming customers and visitors at our location, performing data entry, and filing. Expect a fast-paced environment at times and frequent changes in the work.
As an Office Assistant II, you will :
Perform basic office support functions such as open/distribute/send mail, answer telephone, photocopy, file, and receive visitors.
Prepare worksheets and perform data entry.
Answer factual inquiries and assist with routine requests.
Review documents and examine for completeness.
Receive, open, sort, and route incoming/outgoing mail/packages.
Maintain computerized and/or manual records, logs, and information lists.
Post and/or transfer numbers from set data.
Operate modern standard office equipment.
Create spreadsheets and perform data management.
Type varied routine business correspondence such as letters, reports, contracts, vouchers, and agendas from draft or original source documents to revised or final form.
Operate technical office materials/equipment (examples are digital scanner, printing, copiers, State PC with MS Office software, RBase database, etc.) according to set procedures.
Transport and handle heavy goods.
Query for data via telephone, computer, and/or written/oral communication.
Explain, inform, and/or initiate calls on routine matters.
Refer non-routine inquiries to appropriate resource.
Clean and/or maintain issued materials.
Successful candidates should have:
Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and business English.
Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding for prolonged periods of time may be required.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.
Ability to review documents and examine for completeness.
Ability to maintain computerized and/or manual information.
Ability to use alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing systems.
Ability to effectively give/obtain basic, non-technical information.
Ability to post and transfer numbers from set data.
Ability to prepare worksheets and perform data entry.
Ability to gather and compile information.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
Ability to operate modern standard office equipment.
For this position candidates must meet the following experience criteria:
Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a general knowledge of modern office practices to perform routine, varied office support tasks often requiring the operation of technical office equipment, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment in prioritizing the work and selecting the most appropriate course of action within set procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Some positions may require possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Preference would be given to candidates with the following experience and knowledges:
Experience/knowledge related to automotive terminology, parts and repair.
Experience/knowledge related to a rental or lease vehicle operation.
Experience with MS Office, including Excel, Word, & Outlook
Experience using Rbase database software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a general knowledge of modern office practices to perform routine, varied office support tasks often requiring the operation of technical office equipment, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment in prioritizing the work and selecting the most appropriate course of action within set procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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