How to Apply

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter, resume with starting month/year and ending month/year for each job, and 2-3 work-related references with daytime phone numbers to Orange County State’s Attorney Dickson Corbett at Dickson.Corbett@vermont.gov and to SAS Central Office at sas.jobs@vermont.gov. Please indicate where you heard about this position. This position is open until filled.

Overview

The Department of State’s Attorney’s and Sheriff’s is seeking an organized and dependable person to fill a temporary Administrative Services Technician II position in the Orange County State’s Attorneys’ office, Chelsea, VT. Work is under the direction of the Orange County State’s Attorney. The position is 20-40 hrs./week M-F. State of Vermont employee benefits are not offered for temporary positions.

Summary of Duties

• Performing administrative duties including correspondence, telephone duties, filing, copying.
• Quick learning and performing of data entry into SAS and Judiciary case management systems is essential to this position.
• Using electronic filing systems in state and federal courts.
• Opening, updating and closing cases.
• Tracking filing, hearings and trials dates; collecting, entering, extracting or sorting data.
• Reviewing documents, reports or various forms for accuracy.
• Preparing correspondence, forms, reports, vouchers or other similar materials.
• Compiling information to be used in documents or reports.
• Establishing and maintaining a variety of files.
• Scheduling appointments and/or meetings.
• Must correctly interpret and apply office and department rules.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of English grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; Considerable working knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment; working knowledge of filing systems and practices; working knowledge of record keeping systems; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and consistently demonstrate good judgment, courtesy and tact.

Must maintain strict confidentiality of information relating to cases and SA office work and adhere to state and federal confidentiality policies. Must be timely in reporting to work and dependable in attendance.

Environmental Factors

Ability to manage multiple tasks, pay attention to detail and follow through on assignments. Pressure from legal deadlines and workload is routine. Most duties are performed in an office setting. May require occasional travel to court houses, post office, other state agency or department, law enforcement agency, or a law office.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree and employment history that establishes skills and abilities in administrative work.; OR

High School diploma or equivalent or completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial services support or related field and 2 years or more of office clerical experience; OR One (1) year or more of full-time college level study in business or public administration, office administration or a related field; OR

One ( 1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Technician I with the State of Vermont.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.