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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY III
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry     GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
 Posted 4 days    

Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a
detailed, organized and motivated individual to perform full administrative and secretarial
functions of a confidential nature for the Complex Warden. This position is responsible for
daily communications, meetings, filing, organizing, updating policies, report writing and
coordinating special events at the Arizona State Prison Complex – PERRYVILLE. Apply now!

Job Duties:
- Composes correspondence and uses computer equipment in the completion of job
assignments
- Compiles and prepares weekly and monthly reports
- Updates Department policy manual
- Types meeting minutes
- Completes special projects
- Creates, organizes, and maintains confidential and administrative files
- Logs, tracks, copies, and forwards responses for correspondence and documentation
- Responsible for maintaining filing
- Collects and distributes all incoming and outgoing staff/Department mail
- Answers, screens, and refers calls appropriately
- Coordinates special events, meetings, and fundraising events
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
- Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Personnel Rules and ADCRR policies
and procedures
- Written and verbal communication
- Grammatical formatting, using concise, specific and correct non-technical language
- Computer usage and various software programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)
- Techniques in screening incoming calls, visitors, and telephone calls

Skill in:
- Problem-solving and time management
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
- Tact in dealing with the public and staff both in-person and via telephone
- Handling multiple tasks
- Working within a team
- Self-motivation and working under minimal supervision

Ability to:
- Provide effective assistance to employees
- Investigate and resolve problems
- Plan, coordinate activities, and establish priorities
- Develop effective operating procedures
- Work effectively under a short deadline
- Maintain confidentiality
- Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s):
- Two (2) years of professional office experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office &
Google Suite

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are
in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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Job Details


Seniority Level

Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

Area of Interest

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Employment Type

Full Time

Number of openings

1

Salary

$33,800.00 Annual


Related Skills:


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