State of Tennessee
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT 2* - 10142025- 72065
State of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37902
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
10/14/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
10/27/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,631.00 - $4,533.00
Salary (Annually)
$43,572.00 - $54,396.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Knoxville, TN
Department
Human Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, KNOX COUNTY
For more information, visit the link below:
This is a hybrid position
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of professional full-time staff work.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or other acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
Substitution of Experience for Education:
Qualifying full-time increasingly responsible sub-professional experience, paraprofessional, or professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for professional staff work of average difficulty in relieving an executive of administrative detail; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class performs a variety of general and special assignments in relieving an executive of administrative detail. This class differs from that of Admin Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of lesser scope and difficulty. This class differs from that of Admin Assistant 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of greater scope and difficulty. Classes in the Admin Assistant sub-series differ from those in the Admin Services Assistant sub-series in that incumbents of the latter perform duties in direct support of line operations rather than duties which emphasize relieving an executive of administrative detail. Responsibilities Analyzes, interprets, and enforces existing policies and procedures. Analyzes proposed and existing legislation/policy/standards/mandates/operating instructions and drafts revision recommendations in order to provide clarity. Schedules executive's travel arrangements, processes approvals, and reconciles costs upon completion of travel; maintains calendar of the executive's scheduled meetings; and helps coordinate special events such as executive dinners, banquets, speeches/presentations, and recognitions. Coordinates departmental charity drives, tours of facilities/operations, and similar activities to foster community relations. Performs a variety of general staff administrative duties to support program operations. Acts as a liaison between executives' offices such as Governor's Office, departmental staff, local/state/federal agencies, community organizations and groups, courts, and other entities in gaining and giving information. Assigns, trains, monitors, and evaluates assigned clerical and other staff and their work. Consults with executive to determine costs, time, resources, and/or materials needed to complete an initiative. Monitors orders, employee time, and inventory of supplies. Represents executive when designated at board, commission, and other meetings to gain information. Attends legislative and/or executive functions and meetings as required to gain information. Makes recommendations on human resources actions such as employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, retention, and increases for exceptional performance. Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Resourcefulness Customer Focus Organizational Savvy Instills Trust Drives Engagement
Knowledge:
Clerical Communications and Media Customer and Personal Service Law and Government
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening Learning Strategies Mathematics Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making
Abilities:
Mathematical Reasoning Written Comprehension Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Tools & Equipment Personal Computer Telephone Retail Sales Equipment Calculator Fax Machine/Printer/Scanner/Copy Machine TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. **Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Opening Date/Time
10/14/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
10/27/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,631.00 - $4,533.00
Salary (Annually)
$43,572.00 - $54,396.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Knoxville, TN
Department
Human Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, KNOX COUNTY
For more information, visit the link below:
This is a hybrid position
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of professional full-time staff work.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Additional graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or other acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
Substitution of Experience for Education:
Qualifying full-time increasingly responsible sub-professional experience, paraprofessional, or professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for professional staff work of average difficulty in relieving an executive of administrative detail; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class performs a variety of general and special assignments in relieving an executive of administrative detail. This class differs from that of Admin Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of lesser scope and difficulty. This class differs from that of Admin Assistant 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of greater scope and difficulty. Classes in the Admin Assistant sub-series differ from those in the Admin Services Assistant sub-series in that incumbents of the latter perform duties in direct support of line operations rather than duties which emphasize relieving an executive of administrative detail. Responsibilities Analyzes, interprets, and enforces existing policies and procedures. Analyzes proposed and existing legislation/policy/standards/mandates/operating instructions and drafts revision recommendations in order to provide clarity. Schedules executive's travel arrangements, processes approvals, and reconciles costs upon completion of travel; maintains calendar of the executive's scheduled meetings; and helps coordinate special events such as executive dinners, banquets, speeches/presentations, and recognitions. Coordinates departmental charity drives, tours of facilities/operations, and similar activities to foster community relations. Performs a variety of general staff administrative duties to support program operations. Acts as a liaison between executives' offices such as Governor's Office, departmental staff, local/state/federal agencies, community organizations and groups, courts, and other entities in gaining and giving information. Assigns, trains, monitors, and evaluates assigned clerical and other staff and their work. Consults with executive to determine costs, time, resources, and/or materials needed to complete an initiative. Monitors orders, employee time, and inventory of supplies. Represents executive when designated at board, commission, and other meetings to gain information. Attends legislative and/or executive functions and meetings as required to gain information. Makes recommendations on human resources actions such as employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, retention, and increases for exceptional performance. Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Resourcefulness Customer Focus Organizational Savvy Instills Trust Drives Engagement
Knowledge:
Clerical Communications and Media Customer and Personal Service Law and Government
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening Learning Strategies Mathematics Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making
Abilities:
Mathematical Reasoning Written Comprehension Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Tools & Equipment Personal Computer Telephone Retail Sales Equipment Calculator Fax Machine/Printer/Scanner/Copy Machine TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. **Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.