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Position #K0218335
Location: Emporia Research and Survey Office
This full-time, unclassified Senior Administrative Assistant position is located in the Emporia Research and Survey Office, and is directly supervised by a Fisheries/Wildlife Biologist II.
Open Until Filled
Acts as the main receptionist for the Emporia Research and Survey Office, greets and directs office visitors as well as telephone customers; sells agency permits, licenses and applications.
Maintains sales records, makes deposits and handles other account transactions.
Provides information regarding hunting, fishing, boating, state parks, public lands, pertinent laws and regulations, agency services, functions, policies, procedures, wildlife damage, and animal damage control.
Sells agency resident and non-resident permits, licenses, and applications via the online systems when applicable
Receives and records cash receipts, balances cash register and prepares for next day’s business and prepares bank deposits.
Assists in preparation of payment vouchers for all purchases in region and for regional employees, determining appropriate coding; assists purchase files for equipment, uniforms, and supplies used in operating the district office and for regional field staff
Assists with the preparation of the business procurement card report and the needed encumbrances.
Picks up, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to office staff as needed, as well as processes outgoing mail and delivers to post office.
Performs general filing of records and correspondence.
Keeps brochures and department literature organized, displayed, and well stocked; operates copy machine, postage meter, cash register, fax machine, computer, printer, and the online license sales system.
Checks out and keeps records of equipment that has been borrowed by customers, such as live traps.
Assists officers with research in online license sales system.
Tags bobcats and keeps records of tags.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Salary: Beginning hourly wage of $17.25/hour to $18.11/hour.
Health and other Insurance: immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
Retirement and Options: retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
Paid Leave: holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.
High School diploma or GED equivalent
One year of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.
Must have a mix of computer database, spreadsheet office equipment, business communication, and word processing knowledge.
Experience with the Statewide Management, Accounting, and Reporting Tool (SMART) process preferred.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with others.
Must be innovative and a resourceful self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate organizational skills.
Applications must be submitted online at the State of Kansas Employment Center.
The following are the required items to apply and incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.
Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter
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