Lead Administrative Support Assistant - 4050009

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens.  We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Environmental Remediation Program, 1730 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO.

Tanks has a great team atmosphere.  We provide clear expectations and lots of training opportunities.  Working to cleanup petroleum releases is a highly fulfilling endeavor; improving both human health and the environment.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Supervise Tanks administrative team member by overseeing and coordinating the work of team member doing a limited range of general activities in direct support of the section, including but not limited to clerical, printing services, mail services, administrative, and other business support activities ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient flow of work in the office.
• Provide support functions such as personnel; expenditure control; accounting; maintenance of files and records; requisitioning, storage, issuance, and/or local procurement of supplies and equipment; approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses; selection, placement, and supervision of team members; and operation of a central phone system.
• Assist Program Manager in the administration of Tanks Section in the coordination of communications internally and externally, and in representing the agency to the public, special interest groups, the legislature, and the media.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access), SharePoint, and Adobe.
• Comprehensive knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately within specified timeframes.

Qualifications - All you need for success

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Oral and written communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• 3 to 5 years of general office experience. (Education may substitute for some of the required experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here. 

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Angela Oravetz, Tanks Program Manager at 573-751-5403 or [email protected]

Or 

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.