Administrative Assistant
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.
Role Overview
As an Administrative Assistant in the Air Permits Branch, the person in this position will plan, organize, and perform a variety of administrative activities related to air permitting.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and perform a variety of administrative activities related to air approvals, including notifying internal and external parties of draft, proposed, and final permit actions according to established Standard Operating Procedures.
- Convert assigned documents from various electronic formats to PDF format.
- Enter a wide variety of information into Air Permits Tracking Database.
- Coordinate with staff to post Legal Notices to IDEM website.
- Maintain Database for Permits Notification List.
- Retrieve documents out of Sharepoint, copy them to the appropriate areas, and complete tasks following Sharepoint protocols.
- Make electronic documents available to the public using several repositories, which include : Virtual File Cabinet, Internet, SharePoint, Shared drive.
Preferred Experience
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Familiarity with Adobe DC.Familiarity with SharePoint.Familiarity with IDEM Virtual File Cabinet.Familiarity with IDEM TEMPO Tracking system.Requirements
Ability to navigate through several electronic systems and coordinate with technical staff to process each permit.Ability to plan and prioritize work.Ability to complete work by assigned deadlines.Ability to read and follow detailed written procedures.Salary Statement
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows :
Provides a wide range of administrative assistance to a department or division of a state agency.Acts as liaison between program or department administration, state agencies, and interested parties.Provides routine policy interpretation and related decisions to interested parties.Researches and prepares various reports for supervisor.Prepares and processes correspondence and verbally communicates with the public or other agency representatives. Directs incoming correspondence to the appropriate individual.Reviews and inspects incoming documents for accuracy, completeness, and to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Obtains necessary approvals if needed.Provides technical guidance and composes manuals for agency personnel.Coordinates clerical and administrative functions.What You'll Need for Success
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a :
High School Diploma or equivalent3 years full time experience performing administrative support, bookkeeping, office management, or related experience.General knowledge of office administrative functions, theories, and principles.Working knowledge of research techniques and report composition.Working knowledge of functions of other departments and agencies and their impact on the department.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Attention to detail and proofreading skills.Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask.Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Ability to analyze procedures and policies and writes procedural manuals to recommend improvements.Ability to coordinate the work of the section staff.Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships.Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning accessEqual Employment Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.