Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Job Vacancy

Announcement Date: 6/30/2021 Closing Date: 7/11/2021
Job Type: External
Position: Secretary - Porter Office
Division: FISH
Location: Porter Office
Salary
$31,080.11 / Monthly
+ Excellent State Benefits program.

Under the supervision of the Division Chief, Assistant Chief and/or assigned supervisor, is responsible for performing secretarial and clerical duties for a large number of supervisory and technical personnel.  Make appointments, greet and direct visitors, answer telephones and make calls, handle and distribute mail, process bills, travel claims, maintain employee records and work activity files. Duties include accounting/bookkeeping, spreadsheets, and mass mailings.   Assist in preparation of reports and correspondence, and relieves supervisor of minor clerical duties.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible for routine secretarial duties including dictation, typing form letters, follow-up files and letters, arranging meetings and informing participants of day and time, placing and receiving telephone calls.

Greet visitors and disseminates information, both verbal and printed.

Open and distribute mail as indicated.

Maintain all pertinent Division files and records, including financial and confidential materials.  May require financial accounting duties.  Handle additional financial responsibility and accountability of assets.

Maintain process and route claims, warrants, purchase orders, permits, etc., as indicated by the nature of work of the individual Division.

Prepare and/or type miscellaneous weekly and monthly reports, such as Division publications, vehicle and travel reports and requests, meeting agendas, personnel reports and various other reports, etc., as indicated by individual Division.

Prepare and process requisitions for supplies and equipment, etc. as directed.  Maintain adequate stock of office supplies and literature as needed both in office and outside installations.  When directed, maintain inventory records on equipment and supplies used in and by Division.

Type and mail inter-office memorandums, form letters, etc., to Division employees and/or public. Type and/or maintain files on budgets, salary schedules, contracts, allotments, refund claims, miscellaneous materials for other supervisors, manuals, etc., as indicated for individual Division.

Issue and keep records on various credit cards as directed.

Coordinate and may participate in meetings, workshops and clinics, including weekend duty.

Type regulations, contracts and distribute payrolls.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Must have the ability to:

  • Lift and carry materials up to 40 pounds.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently, and be professional and courteous with the public, employees, and other agencies.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in public speaking situations and be able to express oneself clearly and concisely in writing.
  • Use personal computer and various office equipment.
  • Periodically travel out of town, with possible overnight stays. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education:       High school diploma, or equivalent, with two (2) years training in secretarial skills and duties.

Experience:      One (1) year previous related experience.

Knowledge and Skills:     Above average knowledge of English grammar as well as light bookkeeping, accounting and standard office practices.  Must be skilled in computer operations, including Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, including Excel, and E-mail; operation of copy machines and other office machines.

Please apply online.

How to Apply:
Must apply online using Department application. Contact the Human Resource Office with questions: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-4640. Full time employees must submit a Letter of Application to the Human Resource Office. A list of current openings can be found on the Department website at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Applications will be reviewed and the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check and a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use before appointment. Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Must be a U. S. Citizen or Alien authorized to work in the United States.