Secretary (CYFD/PSD #9017)

$16.91 - $25.37 Hourly

$35,181 - $52,772 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 40

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position will be responsible for carrying out a variety of secretarial duties in a Protective Services field office.

How does it get done?

• Will provide office support such as employee travel reimbursement, invoice payments, opening and closing files, procuring office supplies, etc. in a professional manner and within specified deadlines (40%);

• Will provide reception support, screening incoming calls, greeting and responding to public needs (30%);

• Will provide FACTS support by entering and researching past due payments (20%);

• Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor (10%).

Ideal Candidate

Skilled in the following areas: Administrative duties;

• Office administration, customer service

• Clerical and general office support;

• Multi-tasking in a busy workplace;

• Have good communication skills;

• Using Micro soft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer.

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalent and three (3) months of related experience in office administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND # of months or years of experience specified in the minimum qualification 2 Associate's Degree AND Zero years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekend work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Tory Hill, (575) 290-1134. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.