Administrative Assistant 1 - Veterans Services

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States

State of Idaho Opportunity

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services ( IDVS ) is currently seeking a motivated individual for an Administrative Assistant 1 position located at the Office of Veterans Advocacy ( OVA ) in Twin Falls.

This position will perform a wide variety of administrative support functions, to include applying detailed program knowledge in developing and/or maintaining program records systems, collecting information, preparing reports and providing liaison support between management, other organizational units, and external customers. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.

+ Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance ( .

+ Participation in one of the nations best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement ( .

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.

+ Paid parental leave.

+ Eleven paid holidays a year.

+ Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans.

+ Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance ( .

+ Employee Assistance Program ( .

+ Flexible Spending Accounts ( .

+ Wellness programs.

+ Robust ongoing training opportunities.

+ Greet and assist customers.

+ 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 and conferences.

+ Act as a liaison between their organizational unit and external customers.

+ Respond to inquiries and explain department services, policies, procedures, and rationale for decisions to customers.

+ Monitor budgets and prepare financial transactions.

+ Office support functions including word p