Administrative Specialist

Summary Statement The Administrative Specialist provides essential administrative support to the Division of Industrial Affairs. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining procedures to accurately track program-related inquiries, cases, and documentation, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Your core duties include entering and updating information in a case management system, preparing and processing official correspondence and documents, and coordinating workflow with internal staff as well as state and federal stakeholders. Within this role, you'll ensure timely, accurate processing of sensitive information, maintain organized records, and contribute to the efficient operation of divisional programs and services. Essential Functions Serves as a liaison with internal and external contacts, customers, clients, and/or the public to coordinate various activities, respond to inquiries, and provide guidance and consultation on administrative matters. Creates formatted documents, generates and shares presentations, manages schedules, develops and manages spreadsheets, assists in maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, or training manuals, and maintains information in databases. Delivers excellent customer service in-person, electronically, or by written communication. Applies and explains agency services, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Creates and maintains a variety of record-keeping systems or logs to file, track, and retrieve documents or other information and ensures records are maintained in compliance with retention schedules. Assists higher-level staff with decision making and monitoring of key operational/program indicators by collecting/organizing data, preparing reports, supporting performance tracking and dashboard maintenance, or performing related support work. Reviews, processes, and evaluates information for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Resolves discrepancies, deficiencies in information, or other issues. Drafts, manages, and distributes communications and other materials for public and/or internal use. Coordinates administrative elements of projects including tracking timelines, scheduling, documenting progress, and facilitating communication between team members. Uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data. Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment. Plans and coordinates meetings, hearings, or conferences and makes travel arrangements. May approve or recommend approval/denial of requests/information within established standards and guidelines. Performs other related duties as required. Job Requirements One year of experience in performing office support work such as drafting routine correspondence, reports, or logs, operating office equipment, handling incoming and outgoing mail, postal and shipping services, answering phones, directing calls and taking messages, or maintaining files and supplies. One year of experience in document processing such as reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, resolving deficiencies, and tracking and monitoring activities. One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data. Six months' experience in using standard computer software/applications to create documents, develop spreadsheets, or maintain/update databases. Possession of an Associate's degree or higher. Telework Eligibility The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. Additional details will be provided at the time of interview. Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please refer to our website. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. J-18808-Ljbffr