Office Assistant - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

The State of Wyoming is seeking candidates for a position offering a competitive hourly rate of $15.66. This position is located in Lander, WY, and is a permanent full-time role. The job number is 2025-01721 and is under the Department of Family Services within the Economic Security Division. The application process is continuous, starting from July 10, 2025.

This position performs a wide range of administrative support duties to positively affect the smooth running of the office and to benefit both clients and coworkers. The Wyoming Department of Family Services' work centers around three values: safe at home, giving families opportunities for success, and supporting the people who support the families. Come, join the DFS family and support Wyoming families to remain safe at home!

The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement investment options with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability, and more with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Longevity pay

Essential functions include processing and reviewing routine paperwork, maintaining department records, greeting and directing visitors, making calls and answering telephones, responding to requests, performing fiscal functions, and training others in agency-specific processes.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email programs, reviewing and editing documents, dealing with the public tactfully, telephone etiquette, and preparing records, reports, and correspondence are required. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Business Office Communications or a combination of education and experience.

Physical working conditions include sitting comfortably, some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving an automobile. All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including fingerprinting.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with comprehensive healthcare coverage, multiple retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a fulfilling career path in a beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, and no State income tax.