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State of New Hampshire

PROGRAM ASSISTANT II

State of New Hampshire, Concord, New Hampshire, United States, 03306

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State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

110 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Concord, NH 03305

PART TIME

PROGRAM ASSISTANT II

Position #TMPPT5078

The pay range for this position is $19.96 - $26.41 per hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $19.23 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has a part-time vacancy for Program Assistant II, SOC Title 43-6010 ADMIN ASSTS-4. This is a part time position which cannot exceed 29.5 hours per week and does not offer Insurance benefits.

SUMMARY:

To perform paraprofessional duties and assist with administrative and program support functions for various Sections within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in business administration, clerical, office management, or related field.

License/Certification:

None

Other Requirements:

Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check

Trainee Option:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 2+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Microsoft platform experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compiles and disseminates information to Section staff to provide immediate access to important program information. Assists with exercises, drills and Emergency Operation Center (EOC) operations to support NH communities.

Creates, updates, edits and maintains a variety of documents in computerized data bases and spreadsheets in support of state and federal programs; e.g., tracking grant funds, contracts, expenses, local plans and information. Maintains a level of proficiency in computer office software packages (Word, Excel, etc.) and proofreading to ensure documents are submitted in a timely and accurate fashion.

Responds to inquiries from other state and federal agencies and the general public, assists the Section with special projects, attends meetings as needed, provides program guidance and operational information to agency staff, other state employees, local officials, stakeholders, and the general public in various forms; including electronic mail and via telephone.

Assists in collecting data and compiling annual, quarterly and monthly reports for FEMA, and others, as requested. Properly maintains documents, forms, files, plans and procedure documents.

Assists with HSEM's training programs to include researching topical areas, updating modules, manuals, guidelines and related materials.

Makes recommendations on updates and changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), guidelines, directories, rosters, contact lists and related materials; ensures that materials are promptly and accurately maintained, distributed and filed.

Coordinates activities of the Section's personnel to include: planning meetings, facilitating travel, accommodations, and registration for meetings and conferences, and other administrative duties necessary to support the day-to-day activities of the Section.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

For further information, please contact Sharon Caswell, Program Specialist I/Hiring Manager at Sharon.K.Caswell@DOS.NH.GOV or 603-223-8821.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964