Lead Administrative Support Assistant - SLR0007

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at the St. Louis Regional Office at 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, 2nd Floor, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

• Assist with any HR duties and functions including but not limited to performing reference checks on candidates, gather necessary documents from supervisors and other members of the interview panel, maintain confidentiality during all hiring and employment actions, and electronically filing all HR paperwork.
• Provide backup supervision of Admin unit for Administrative Supervisor. Unit includes 4 administrative support assistants. Will act as mentor and leader for Admin unit by answering questions and/or providing guidance as seen or requested.
• Serve as the Policy & Procedure coordinator for the unit and regional office. Responsible for filing, updating and communicating any changes in procedures with the Admin unit and regional office management.
• Provide budget and financial assistance with purchasing card reconciliation, inventory/fleet management, accounts payable/receivable, and training coordination.
• Other duties as needed, assigned, or requested by the Section Managers, Administrative Supervisor, and/or the Regional Director.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Adaptability : adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Oral and Written Communication : expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Planning and Evaluating : Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in administrative assistance or office work. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Samantha Brooks, Administrative Support Manager at (314) 416-2960 or samantha.brooks@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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