Administrative Assistant III
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III
Salary
$44,928.00 - $54,408.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Department of Revenue
Job Number
TAAA-02312-03.2023
Closing
3/29/2023 5:00 PM Mountain
Hiring Pay Rate
Although a range is given, the typical starting pay for this position is $44,928 annually
Department Information
We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.
The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state.
The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc.) employee wellness program and a great benefit package.
CDOR Vision
To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.
CDOR Mission
To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.
CDOR Values
Description of Job
The DMV Driver Control Section exists to administer motor vehicle statutory requirements affecting driver's privileges to compile and house motor vehicle related data and documents through data entry, electronic imaging, and filing. The Back Office Cashiering (BOC) Unit exists to process all transactions submitted by mail for Driver Control in a secured environment, including reinstatement of driving privileges, motor vehicle record (MVR) requests, accepting citation payments, pulling crash reports, and processing mailed driver licensing requests.
We're hiring a detailed, customer service oriented leader to be our Administrative Assistant III in our BOC unit in Driver Control! Your ability to anticipate the needs of the unit and staff will ensure the workload is distributed correctly and that staff are following policies. You will analyze data regularly to create reports and pull statistics to better understand the needs of the unit. If you're ready to make a difference at DOR, then this job may be for you!
Primary Duties:
- Team lead - Assist with escalated customer issues (in-person and email), assigns work to staff as directed by the unit supervisor, instructs and trains staff, ensure proper staffing, shift resources for coverage and achieve unit goals, and assist in reconciliation of cash drawers.
- Process development and maintenance - Develop and maintain standards to ensure compliance with policies and statutes, establish and maintain work logs, mail and form requests, provide training on procedures, policies and regulations, create reports for quality assurance, and compile statistics.
- Cash handling - Receive and verify payments and documents, enter information into the appropriate systems, reconcile transactions, and make deposits.
- Scan and image documents
This position reports to the Lakewood office.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Colorado Residency Requirement:
Applicants may be ineligible to apply for this position and subsequently disqualified if they do not have a Colorado address at the time of application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Option 1:
Three years of experience in a general clerical position.
General Clerical work experience is typically performed by office clerks and/or administrative assistants this includes, but is not limited to tasks such as:
- Experience providing exceptional customer service in-person or in email; interfacing with a variety of people from many levels within the organization and community.
- Data Entry including: entering information into a program or database (appointments, contact information, customer records)
- Regular, daily work responsibilities utilizing equipment and software used in offices (E-Mail, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Apps, etc.)
- Regular, daily work responsibilities utilizing computer systems, scanners, printers, copiers, fax machines and other technologies
- Typing professional emails, letters, reports, briefings, forms, memoranda, etc.
- Reviewing and comparing data for accuracy and completeness. Gathering specified information and compiling routine reports
In order to be considered for this position, your general clerical experience must be documented on your application. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated.)
Option 2:
One year of experience in a general clerical position as described above.
AND
Associate's degree Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or similar field.
Option 3:
Additional appropriate education as described above will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory or lead work experience.
- Two or more years experience with cash-handling, cash management, cash reconciliation.
- Ability to enter and analyze data.
- Knowledge and experience with the State of Colorado laws that govern the motor vehicle statutory requirements affecting driver's privileges.
DOR Required Skills and Competencies: Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.
Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue:
1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.
2. Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.
Applicant Checklist:
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)
Recommended:
3) A Cover Letter with a Written Narrative. The written narrative should describe your interest in this position and specifically how your education, abilities, skills and experience relate to the requirements, responsibilities and competencies listed in the job announcement. (Attach to your online application, late submissions will not be accepted)
The application, responses to supplemental questions and attachments will be reviewed for written communication.
Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:
Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties. Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.
Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at jacqueline.brown-tremble@state.co.us
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Agency
State of Colorado
Department
Department of Revenue
Address
1881 Pierce Street
Lakewood, Colorado, 80214
Phone
303-866-3716
Website