Office Associate II - 1164 (Augusta) - Military veterans preferred

Office Associate II - 1164 (Augusta) Augusta , Maine , United States | Administrative Services & Office Support | Full-time Apply by: June 26, 2024 Apply with Linkedin Apply OFFICE ASSOCIATE II Opening Date:June 11, 2024Closing Date:June 26, 2024 Location:AugustaPosition :08330-1164 Position Type:Permanent Full TimeClass Code:6542 Grade/Salary: Grade 13 - $34,944.00 - $48,360.00/Annually This is the earning potential over the course of eight steps. New hires will generally start at Step 1. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and financial authorization. There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30th, 2024. The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, is seeking to fill an Office Associate II vacancy in Augusta. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:This position provides advanced office and administrative support for the Compliance, Enforcement, Engineering, Permitting, and Storm Water Units of the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM) in the Bureau of Water Quality (BWQ). This position is responsible for a wide variety of tasks including: Routine and mass mailings Delivery of mail from the Ray and Marquardt Buildings to the Tyson Building Purchasing office supplies and equipment Photocopying Arranging for maintenance of office equipment and cubicles Maintaining webpage forms and links Editing and printing reports Organizing hard copy and electronic files Providing EFIS data system support Entering and review of GIS data Compiling, editing, and distributing the monthly Operations & Maintenance Newsletter to wastewater treatment plant operators and others through GOVdelivery.com This position provides travel support for the DWQM making travel, lodging, and conference reservations and assuring the necessary authorizations are received and receipts collected. This position supports the BWQ as back-up for the Bureau's Travel Coordinator and Purchasing Agent. The successful candidate must have extensive experience with Microsoft Word and entering data into a variety of databases using Excel, Access, and Oracle. For more information specific to the position, please contact Gregg Wood at (207) 287-7693. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I , Office Assistant II , and Office Associate I. HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct HireApplication, along with aCover Letter,anddetailedResume. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE:Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Direct Hire Applicationforms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml _______________________________________________________________ No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave.Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays 85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. Gym Membership Reimbursement- Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness- The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? 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