Position Number: 22094507
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 01/17/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405
Hiring Official: Robyn Ambler-Wertz
Please note this position is located on the grounds of the AR State Veterans Cemetery.
All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.
The State of Arkansas offers employees paid holidays, access to health and dental benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave, wellness programs, and much more.
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.
Position Information
Class Code: C087C
Grade: GS02
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00
Summary
The Administrative Specialist I works under general supervision and is responsible for examining and verifying documents, preparing routine correspondence, and maintaining files. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Reviews documents including applications, forms, vouchers, records, and reports for accuracy and completeness of information and compliance with laws and regulations, makes necessary corrections, and assigns file numbers. Contacts submitting agency/institution or individual to obtain additional information or to correct discrepancies in documents, and sends notification of acceptance/rejection. Researches various data storage and/or computer records to obtain information and compiles data for reports. Establishes document files and maintains files by updating and purging as needed. Enters data into computer system and makes changes and/or corrections. Maintains activity log and/or financial ledger and submits reports to supervisor. Composes and types routine correspondence and form letters May calculate rates, fees, taxes, assessments, and fines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of record keeping procedures. Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Knowledge of basic grammar. Knowledge of computers and software applications. Ability to conduct research and compile data into report form. Ability to establish and maintain filing systems. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
