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Office Assistant Wyoming State Penitentiary 2025-02287
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Office Assistant Wyoming State Penitentiary
Salary: $17.01 Hourly Location: Rawlins, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 2025-02287 Department: Department of Corrections Division: Wyoming State Penitentiary Opening Date: 09/11/2025 Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Classification: BAAS04 Description and Functions: General Description: The Wyoming Department of Corrections State Penitentiary is seeking an Office Assistant to join our team. The position supports the Warden with administrative and clerical support. Responsible for helping with administrative management on day-to-day operations, may help with assigned programs or projects; may help provide leadership and guidance to administrative staff. Essential Functions: Independently composes and types correspondence related to the assigned office/program area. Reviews incoming correspondence, applications, etc.; initiates replies as appropriate; routes matters requiring action by staff; follows up to ensure actions are completed. Compiles and types special reports by selecting relevant information from a variety of sources, such as reports, documents, correspondence, electronic files, etc. Performs specialized tasks relating to databases, desktop publishing, graphics, etc. Serves as the point of contact for the assigned program. Applies specific knowledge of work unit programs and activities. Completes special projects for the program manager. Assists administratively with budget development, analysis, interpretation, and recommendation. Participates in the development of department documents; provides guidance and technical assistance to the department. Trains other staff or works as part of a project management team with managers and other professionals. Handles deposits and monetary transactions and may review or evaluate information and/or transactions for accuracy. Reviews all license applications and issues licenses. Responsible for customer service, answers questions on departmental services and functions; assists the public; handles and adjusts customer complaints. Provides training and sometimes direction to other co-workers. Has some leadership responsibility for staff in the operation of a centralized telephone and information center; may schedule work and establish work standards and policies. Interprets policies and procedures for employees or customers. Qualifications: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of record-keeping and preparation of reports. Knowledge of state governmental organizations. Knowledge of the principles and methods of gathering information. Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Knowledge of planning, programming, and fiscal management. Knowledge of methods used to monitor and evaluate program delivery. Knowledge of governmental procurement principles, methods, and procedures. Knowledge of form development techniques. Knowledge of advanced research, analysis, and compilation of data. Knowledge of agency-specific specialties. (i.e. construction, engineering, legal). Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Business) Experience: Acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant I OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant I Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements: Physical Working Conditions: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. Notes: FLSA: Non-Exempt This position must pass a background/reference check. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment. WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds. WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape. WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement.
Salary: $17.01 Hourly Location: Rawlins, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 2025-02287 Department: Department of Corrections Division: Wyoming State Penitentiary Opening Date: 09/11/2025 Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Classification: BAAS04 Description and Functions: General Description: The Wyoming Department of Corrections State Penitentiary is seeking an Office Assistant to join our team. The position supports the Warden with administrative and clerical support. Responsible for helping with administrative management on day-to-day operations, may help with assigned programs or projects; may help provide leadership and guidance to administrative staff. Essential Functions: Independently composes and types correspondence related to the assigned office/program area. Reviews incoming correspondence, applications, etc.; initiates replies as appropriate; routes matters requiring action by staff; follows up to ensure actions are completed. Compiles and types special reports by selecting relevant information from a variety of sources, such as reports, documents, correspondence, electronic files, etc. Performs specialized tasks relating to databases, desktop publishing, graphics, etc. Serves as the point of contact for the assigned program. Applies specific knowledge of work unit programs and activities. Completes special projects for the program manager. Assists administratively with budget development, analysis, interpretation, and recommendation. Participates in the development of department documents; provides guidance and technical assistance to the department. Trains other staff or works as part of a project management team with managers and other professionals. Handles deposits and monetary transactions and may review or evaluate information and/or transactions for accuracy. Reviews all license applications and issues licenses. Responsible for customer service, answers questions on departmental services and functions; assists the public; handles and adjusts customer complaints. Provides training and sometimes direction to other co-workers. Has some leadership responsibility for staff in the operation of a centralized telephone and information center; may schedule work and establish work standards and policies. Interprets policies and procedures for employees or customers. Qualifications: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of record-keeping and preparation of reports. Knowledge of state governmental organizations. Knowledge of the principles and methods of gathering information. Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Knowledge of planning, programming, and fiscal management. Knowledge of methods used to monitor and evaluate program delivery. Knowledge of governmental procurement principles, methods, and procedures. Knowledge of form development techniques. Knowledge of advanced research, analysis, and compilation of data. Knowledge of agency-specific specialties. (i.e. construction, engineering, legal). Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Business) Experience: Acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant I OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant I Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements: Physical Working Conditions: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. Notes: FLSA: Non-Exempt This position must pass a background/reference check. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment. WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds. WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape. WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement.