Salary: $24,023.49 - $36,071.26 AnnuallyLocation : 46 - MARION COUNTY, MSJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 9023-0301-#######6MRDepartment: 0301 - HEALTH BOARDOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM CentralAgency Minimum Salary: $24,023.49Agency Maximum Salary: $36,071.26Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience.About the Agency: The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to
[email protected] the Position: This is a time limited position. The Administrative Support Assistant II (Clerk) responsibilities include: Routine clerical duties and support for the local county health department including, but not limited to, answering the telephone and directing calls to appropriate staff, greeting clients, registering and exiting patients, data entry, and other duties as assigned. Must provide excellent customer service. Employees are required to become familiar with other applicable programs, procedures, and processes of the health department to perform this work. Administrative Support Assistant IIs are Second-level Administrative Support incumbents who perform a variety of clerical, printing, and mail related tasks in support of a work unit. Employees at this level are required to be familiar with the knowledge of the procedures and processes applicable to the performance of the work.What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful a candidate should have excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. Employees must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be an effective team player. Need to have knowledge of MSDH programs and use that knowledge effectively to assist clients and/or patients as needed.Characteristics of Work See for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work See MSPB website. Minimum Qualifications See MSPB website. Essential Functions See MSPB website.
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred CompensationState agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit UnionAll state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.###.####.
Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and TrainingThe Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional OpportunitiesEmployees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career LaddersMany job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.01 How many years of experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)
- No experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 10 years of experience
- More than 10 years
02 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
- 8th grade
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
- 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Specialist Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
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