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

State of Maine

Verified Company

Augusta, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

Opening Date:

April 23, 2024:

Closing Date:

May 6, 2024:

Job Class Code: 6542

Grade: 13 (Administrative Services)

Salary:
$16.80-$23.25/per hour:

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New State employees begin at Step 1, $16.80/hour

Position Numbers:
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This Office Associate II position in DSER is full-time Monday-Friday, 8-5, and is located at 35 Anthony Ave. in Augusta under the supervision of Laurie Smith.
Partial telework schedule may be available with management approval

Job duties:

The Office Associate II is a paraprofessional position providing administrative support in a Child Support Office.

Duties can vary and include, but are not limited to:

Processing administrative documents and assisting with processing legal documents, which may include wage attachments, license revocation, passport denial and placing/releasing motor vehicle liens
Communicating with parents, answering questions, and providing information about the child support program
Managing and prioritizing correspondence/contacts, including electronic and hard mail, addressing time sensitive mail promptly
Telephone Customer Service
Document imaging and indexing
Scheduling genetic testing
Assisting with general office duties

Minimum Qualifications:

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people.

The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office for Family Independence, Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery (DSER) is responsible for the development and implementation of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure that all non-custodial parents are contributing to the economic support of their children. Responsibilities include establishing paternity, locating non-custodial parents, establishing and enforcing child support orders and representing the Department's interest in the Maine District Court in matters pertaining to child support. The Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery has offices located statewide in Biddeford, Sanford, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Rockland, Bangor, Ellsworth & Caribou. _This position requires occasional travel._

Application Information:

For additional information about this position, please contact Helen St. Pierre

Data Entry (entering data and narratives)
Written and Verbal Communications, including keyboarding & telephone skills;
Customer Service;
Teamwork

Please Submit all documents or files in PDF format.

_ Benefits of working for the State of Maine:_

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).

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Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive
six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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._
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