Office Assistant

Open to: General Public

Work Week: 35 (35-hour) Hourly

Hourly Rate: $20 - $25 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Opening Date: 9/6/2024

Closing Date: 9/27/2024

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of the Chief Strategy Officer

Trenton NJ

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Provides secretarial and administrative support to DEP’s Chief Strategy Officer; prepares correspondence regarding complex matters; provides requested information to internal and external customers; schedules and coordinates logistics for meetings and events and maintains the daily engagement calendar of the Chief Strategy Officer; utilizes various information systems for daily work assignments used by the agency, office, or related units; does other related duties as required supporting the office and related agency programs.

Requirements

Three (3) years of general administrative/secretarial experience including scheduling and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.