Administrative Assistant B Limited Service

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) team. PRAMS is a research project that collects information from new mothers to improve the health of their infants and their own. This position is responsible for maintaining the schedule of survey mailings and telephone follow-up to those who do not respond by mail or web. Tasks include preparing survey mailings conducting telephone interviews entering data from completed surveys and ensuring the quality of mail preparation and data entry. Additionally this position will use specialized software for data management.

This is a job-share position for 20 hours/week from Monday through Wednesday in-person at the Waterbury State Office Complex. Flexible hours are required for some scheduled evening and weekend phone calls.

Who May Apply

This position Administrative Assistant B - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54309) is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details please contact Peggy Brozicevic at.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominately in an office setting. Private means of travel should be available for occasional travel when appropriate. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree

OR

Associates degree and one (1) year providing administrative-level duties for a project program or operation

OR

High school graduation or equivalent and two (2) years performing administrative-level duties for a project program or operation.

Note: Administrative duties are those beyond general clerical or secretarial such as interpretation of laws rules and regulations; data collection and analysis; managing support services; and implementing program policies and procedures.

Special Requirements

This position requires strong organizational skills interpersonal skills attention to detail and a willingness to learn new software. Additionally this position is expected to familiarize and follow PRAMSs strict procedural protocol.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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