Secretary

Job TitleJR Secretary (Open)LocationNorth Platte, NESalary and CompensationStarting Salary: $35,264.16 annually (Hiring Rate). Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate). Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval. Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.Job DescriptionThis classification level is responsible for providing receptionist duties and clerical office support to district offices.

Responsibilities include performing front desk duties to check-in probationers; answering phone calls and providing general office and program information; contacting probation officers and other staff for appointments/meetings, pre-sentence interviews; opening and closing case intake files; maintaining case documents such as violations; preparing standard and routine legal documents, letters and correspondence or from dictations e.g. jail waivers, travel permits; tracking, compiling and maintaining routine case information e.g. criminal history, driver's license etc.; processing daily incoming and outgoing mails; answering calls and providing general information; may provide guidance to entry secretarial staff.Location: 110 East 3rd St., North Platte, NE 69101Travel will be required at times. Work Schedule: Some non-traditional hours may be required.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Education: High school diploma or GED, ORExperience: 2 years of administrative support/clerical experienceNote: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.