Office Assistant III - Burleigh County Social Services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Requires two years of office support, clerical or secretarial work experience. Coursework in a vocational office support or closely related program may substitute for the work experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants selected for interview will be required to submit test scores for the following: Typing test, Windows XP and 7, Microsoft Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, Outlook 2007, Vocabulary General, Spelling General and Customer Service. Tests may be taken at any Job Service office. Only tests taken within the last six months will be valid.
• Requires a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.  
• Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check.

Application Procedures:

• Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950). Access application form at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html or hard copy from any ND Job Service Office.
• Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide details in the employment history sections of the application form on how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. Supplemental information such as a cover letter and resume may be included, but the initial review and score will be based on the information provided on SFN 10950.
• Please fill in all information requested on the application form, such as dates of employment, hours worked per week, credits earned, etc. INCOMPLETE SECTIONS WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT.
• The Department’s Human Resource Division staff will score applications against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service.  After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All application material must be received on or before the closing date at the following address:

  Human Resource Division
  Department of Human Services
  600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325
  Bismarck ND 58505-0250
  Fax: 701-328-1927; e-mail: dhshr@nd.gov

For More Information or Assistance Contact: Deb Lachenmeier at 701-222-6622
TTY Number: 701-222-6622

Summary of Work:

• Essential functions of this position include operating a personal computer to process and compose correspondence, memorandums, and forms
• Filing, Scanning and backup to unit clerical staff and receptionists
• Provide clerical support to social work staff  in the Children and Family Services unit
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Confidential information will be handled on a daily basis and confidentiality must be maintained at all times. 
• Regular attendance is required.
• Maintain agency website
• Provide computer support to staff
• Maintain key inventory

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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