Secretary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court Agency 5

Location:

Hastings NE Minden NE

Hiring Rate:

$16.416

Job Posting:

JRSecretary (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a statefunded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision $20000 free basic life insurance statematched 156 retirement plan 13 paid holidays earned paid vacation and sick leave and more.

This classification level is responsible for providing receptionist duties and clerical office support to district offices. Responsibilities include performing front desk duties to checkin probationers; answering phone calls and providing general office and program information; contacting probation officers and other staff for appointments/meetings presentence interviews; opening and closing case intake files; maintaining case documents such as violations; preparing standard and routine legal documents letters and correspondence or from dictations e.g. jail waivers travel permits; tracking compiling and maintaining routine case information e.g. criminal history drivers license etc.; processing daily incoming and outgoing mails; answering calls and providing general information; may provide guidance to entry secretarial staff.

JOB DUTIES

1. Serves as a receptionist and/or answers the telephone for assigned District office or offices; determines the nature of the visit or call; directs callers to the proper office or person or takes messages as required.

2. Serves as information source for callers/visitors; provides directions as required.

3. Maintains inventory of documents brochures applications etc. Distributes to visitors as requested.

4. Performs a variety of basic office support duties such as collating materials distributing incoming mail preparing materials for mailing completing forms proofreading typed or printed materials and/or typing routine correspondence reports and other materials.

5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; or 2 years of administrative support/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

HOURS:Evening hours may be required as needed.

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer service principles.

• Modern office procedures methods and equipment.

• Basic filing and recordkeeping principles.

• Cashing handling techniques.

• Basic bookkeeping techniques.

SKILLS

• Using computers and related software applications.

• Providing customer service.

• Filing.

• Keyboarding.

• Using modern office equipment.

• Counting cash and balancing accounts.

• Communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.