Administrative Specialist

Recruitment #042326-MAAA02-100200

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Summary Statement

Fleet Services is seeking a motivated administrative professional to join our reception team. The chosen candidate will greet guests of Government Support Services, answer calls, and direct phone traffic for Fleet Services. Responsibilities include managing Fleet administrative processes such as handling confidential information, processing authorized driver applications, distributing and tracking reserved vehicle keys, monitoring vehicle assignments, resolving reservation issues, and assisting with driver behavior complaints. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and excel at communicating effectively.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series. These functions are not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Serves as a liaison with internal and external contacts, customers, clients, and/or the public to coordinate various activities, respond to inquiries, and provide guidance and consultation on administrative matters.
  • Creates formatted documents, generates and shares presentations, manages schedules, develops and manages spreadsheets, assists in maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, or training manuals, and maintains information in databases.
  • Delivers excellent customer service in-person, electronically, or by written communication.
  • Applies and explains agency services, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Creates and maintains a variety of record-keeping systems or logs to file, track, and retrieve documents or other information and ensures records are maintained in compliance with retention schedules.
  • Assists higher-level staff with decision making and monitoring of key operational/program indicators by collecting/organizing data, preparing reports, supporting performance tracking and dashboard
  • maintenance, or performing related support work.
  • Reviews, processes, and evaluates information for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Resolves discrepancies, deficiencies in information, or other issues.
  • Drafts, manages, and distributes communications and other materials for public and/or internal use.
  • Coordinates administrative elements of projects including tracking timelines, scheduling, documenting progress, and facilitating communication between team members.
  • Uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
  • Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment.
  • Plans and coordinates meetings, hearings, or conferences and makes travel arrangements. 
  • May approve or recommend approval/denial of requests/information within established standards and guidelines. 
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrative Specialist

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. One year of experience in performing office support work such as drafting routine correspondence, reports, or logs, operating office equipment, handling incoming and outgoing mail, postal and shipping services, answering phones, directing calls and taking messages, or maintaining files and supplies.
  2. One year of experience in document processing such as reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, resolving deficiencies, and tracking and monitoring activities.
  3. One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data. 
  4. Six months’ experience in using standard computer software/applications to create documents, develop spreadsheets, or maintain/update databases.  

OR


  1. Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. 

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. 


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