Idaho Department of Fish and Game Career Opportunity
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to join our team. The successful candidate will be assigned to work with the Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation (IFWF) at our headquarters in Boise.
Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.
What We Offer:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) - employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision & $12.08/month for dental
Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1)
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start
Eleven paid holidays a year
Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) (eligibility requirements may apply)
Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
State (https://healthmatters.idaho.gov/) and Department Wellness Programs
Ongoing training opportunities
Potential flexible work schedule
Responsibilities include:
Provides daily assistance to the IFWF's Executive Director and Board members with a wide range of administrative duties. Employees in this classification are typically delegated the authority to coordinate non-routine secretarial and clerical activities.
Compose letters, correspondence, and memos requiring independent judgment as to content.
Compile and analyze information from a variety of sources to prepare reports.
Utilize word processing equipment and/or computers to create, process, and maintain a variety of documents and administrative records containing technical information and difficult formats.
Schedule and coordinate arrangements for meetings, conferences and other event planning.
Act as a liaison between IFWF and external customers.
Respond to inquiries and explain department services, policies, procedures, and rationale for decisions to customers.
Data entry in fundraising database (FundEZ), monitor budgets and prepare financial transactions.
Creates and maintains excel spreadsheets.
Coordination and management of information for the IFWF website and social media.
Using Power Point, Web Flow designs and produces graphics and text for informational materials for IFWF.
Provides quality and effective customer service to both external and internal customers.
Respond to inquiries and explain IFWF services, policies and procedures.
Organizes and maintains an electronic filing system.
Records meeting minutes.
Overnight travel to attend meetings will be required.
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)
Good knowledge of office support functions including word processing, filing, composing a variety of business documents and reception.
Good knowledge of gathering and compiling data.
Good knowledge of balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects.
Minimum Qualifications Specialty Area: (This qualification is required for the current opening at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.)
Experience using spreadsheet software.
This position requires the following:
At least one year of work experience performing a wide variety of secretarial support functions; OR formal training consisting of successful completion of an 18-24-month office administration course of study beyond high school. This coursework should have resulted in an Associate (A.A.) degree or equivalent to be qualifying. Work experience should consist of performing a wide variety of secretarial support functions as the predominant responsibility of the job. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
At least six months of work experience with responsibility for answering business phones, greeting visitors, and screening callers for further access to staff. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
At least one year of work experience gathering information from a variety of sources to collect and compile requested information and required good knowledge of services, operations, or programs. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
At least one year of office work experience which required balancing, coordinating, and setting priorities for multiple projects with varying deadlines, or for multiple supervisors. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
At least one year of office experience using word processing software to format a variety of business documents; OR have recent word processing training coupled with at least six months of experience performing word processing in a business office setting. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
At least one year of office experience which required composing and editing a variety of business documents on a regular basis; OR successful completion of at least one college-level English composition or business English class and at least six months of experience composing business documents. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
At least one year of office experience using spreadsheet software; OR have recent spreadsheet software training coupled with at least six months of experience using spreadsheets in a business office setting. The intent is that this be full-time work (at least 35 hours per week). Two years of experience working 20 hours per week equates to one year of work experience.
In addition to meeting the criteria for the minimum qualifications and minimum qualification specialty area, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience taking meeting minutes and using social media platforms and creating content. Additional consideration may be given to candidates who have such experience at the time of the interviews. Please be sure to include any experience that you may have in these areas within your application materials or resume.
To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please click on the following link:
(Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBz2949oxQ)
To learn more about the Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation, please click on the following link:
http://www.ifwf.org/
Thank you for applying with us!
CONTACT INFORMATION:Idaho Department of Fish and GameP.O. Box 25Boise, Idaho 83707
WEBSITE:https://idfg.idaho.gov/
If you have questions, please contact us at:EMAIL:idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov
PHONE:(208) 334-3773
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
