Executive Staff Assistant

Overview

This position will support the Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Operations, and Executive Services Supervisor and is part of the Administrative Services Division for the Vermont Department of Corrections. This position will perform both general office and executive level administrative tasks as assigned. This is an in-person position. Please include an academic or professional writing sample in your application package.

As of July 14, 2024 the step 1 rate for pay grade 22 will be $25.10 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Executive Staff Assistant (Job Requisition #50328), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Cheyenne.Steventon@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be necessary. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in human resources, program management or operations, or business or public administration.

OR

Master's degree AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in human resources, program management or operations, or business or public administration.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree AND five (5) years or more of experience at a professional level in human resources, program management or operations, or business or public administration.

OR

Seven (7) years or more of experience at a professional level in human resources, program management or operations, or business or public administration

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.