Administrative Assistant 2 - Missoula Unit Office Manager

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma with 4 or 5 years of related field experience or an Associates Degree focusing on business management and 2 to 3 years of related field experience. Related experience should be in a field that compliments the job requirements. Since many of the advanced duties of the position require thorough knowledge of DNRC specific rules, policies and procedures, an additional two years of progressively responsible, directly related experience including a high degree of computer literacy is required. 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

The incumbent must have a high degree of knowledge about DNRC organization structure. Some examples of KSAs from individual programs include: Fire Program: fire business management practices and procedures; Incident Command System; procurement procedures. Business Administration: office management practices and procedures; personnel management principles; thorough knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations governing the programs specified above; thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations dealing with DNRC programs; working knowledge of SAHBRS, bookkeeping, budgeting, planning and purchasing practices and procedures.

This position demands a high degree of skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to manage multiple priorities.  Considerable ability to accurately interpret rules and standards and guidelines for several complex programs and provide accurate, concise and understandable program requirements and procedural information to program clientele and the public. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and other unit staff. Considerable ability to establish and maintain good rapport with, and obtain cooperation of, program clientele including private contractors and landowners, local government agencies, Missoula Dispatch Center (MDC), members of Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) and the public.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card"