ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST A

About this Job

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training

Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Managing Budgets: The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
As an Administrative Program Specialist A you will perform responsible duties related to :

• payroll management
• maintain files and report management
• manages the operations of the Region 6 office, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting
• coordination of program information by maintaining databases and generating reports
• maintaining information integrity
• may present in workshops and meetings, etc.
• ensuring program compliance to Federal and State Regulations

• Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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  Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.