ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

Announcement Number: 50685 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/04/2025 Close Date: 03/05/2025 Recruiter:
SONJA GRASS
Phone: (775)684-0106
Email: SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 0 Days 1 Hrs 19 Mins
The Position

Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education.

*** THIS RECRUITMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE DURING THE STATE OF NEVADA HIRING EVENT ON TUESDAY 3/4 AND WEDNESDAY 3/5. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO WERE PRESENT AT THE EVENT, HOWEVER ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED. ***PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for multiple Administrative Assistant 2 positions in Las Vegas, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following programs: Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP), Desert Regional Center (DRC), and Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS). Duties include providing program support duties such as assisting program clientele in person and on the telephone; explaining application procedures and essential eligibility requirements; reviewing basic forms and applications for completeness and standardized criteria; Complete updates in the client database relative to statistical information etc. Perform clerical and secretarial duties in support of a work unit or program in an assigned agency. Incumbents may specialize in word processing, data entry, files/records maintenance, transcription, or other assignments, or they may serve in a generalist capacity and perform many of the duties described in the series concept. Work involves interrelated and/or recurring tasks that require following standardized, sequential steps, processes, or procedures. Assignments are structured and specific guidelines are available. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-2_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. The selected candidate cannot participate in any gaming activity conducted by a Nevada gaming licensee. The selected candidate cannot own any public or private stock issued by a Nevada gaming licensee. The selected candidate cannot accept any complimentary product or service from a Nevada gaming licensee. This position may require working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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