Office Associate Ii - Augusta, United States - State of Maine

State of Maine

Verified Company

Augusta, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary:
$ $23.25/Hourly(Salary Schedule)

_ There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 29th, 2024_

Office/Bureau:
Human Resources

Location:
Augusta, ME

Position Number:

Opening Date:
June 12, 2024

Closing Date:

June 27, 2024**:

This is office and administrative support work performing complex, varied office support tasks often requiring established skill set which include a solid knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform divergent clerical functions to include knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products including spreadsheets and database systems.

This position is responsible for administrative functions which include but are not limited to:

primary telephone coverage for the Office of Human Resources, personnel file management including following procedures for archiving and records management, correspondence with employees and managers regarding procedures, general inquiries, and form requirements.

Other responsibilities include drafting letters, filing, scanning, invoice processing, spreadsheet maintenance, ordering supplies, training/new hire packet assembly, and other general office tasks.

Application Instructions:

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

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Work-Life Fit

Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
13 paid holidays,
12 days of sick leave, and
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.

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Health Insurance Coverage

The State of Maine pays
85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($10,523.28$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

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Dental Insurance

The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

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Retirement Plan

The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about
additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for parttime employment._
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role._
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics._
If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request._

**_ Thinking about applying?_