Overview
Office Specialist II-EEP Jobs in Salt Lake County, UT at State of Utah
Full Job Description
Do you have previous experience with office logistics and administration? Would like to grow your skills in this field while making a a difference in environmental health and epidemiology? If so, then the Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP) within the Utah Department of Health & Human Services has a place for you as anOffice Specialist II.
In this position, you will complete data entry and scanning type record keeping functions, attend any required meetings while recording meeting minutes, arrange travel requirements and logistics while tracking needed reimbursements, answer phones, and assist with contracting and rules management. To be successful, you need to have two years or more of previous time in an office setting using various word processing and spreadsheet platforms, and bring a positive “can-do” attitude with you in all that you do.
Why You Should Join Our Team
The role that you fill will be a vital one as you provide staff and functional support for the Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP) and other staff members within the Office of Communicable Diseases (OCD). You will be the link to ensure that EEP continues to meet its established mission and goals. Along with the satisfaction of making a difference, you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as paid time off, giving you a positive work life balance.
Health Insurance – Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:
Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
We have 12 paid holidays.
The Agency
To learn more about OCD and EEP,
Example of Duties
Principle duties
As an Office Specialist II you will:
Become familiar and proficient in navigating procurement and travel policies.
Monitor and order office supplies and other equipment.
Assist with scheduling travel and logistics for various meetings and conferences.
Set up and track travel requests and reimbursements.
Prepare correspondence and mailings.
Help maintain the EEP and OCD Website.
Assist with setting up, attending, and taking minutes at meetings.
Answer phones and direct callers to appropriate staff members.
Image and store electronic data into electronic records archives.
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Title: Office Specialist II-EEP
Company: State of Utah
Location: Salt Lake County, UT
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