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Office Specialist I - Maine State Prison, Warren.

State of Maine

Warren, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40,268.80–$57,470.40 Per Month
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Documentation Standards, Establish Priorities, Input/Output, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Control, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Resource Management, Spreadsheets, State Government, Time Management
LOCATION
Warren, Maine
POSTED
6 days ago
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Office Specialist I - Maine State Prison, Warren.
*ANTICIPATED VACANCY*

Pay Grade 16: $40,268.80 - $57,470.40 (Includes $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)

Job Class Code: 6546

04000.3638

Open: May 05, 2026
Close: May 19, 2026
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CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

The Department of Corrections has a current vacancy for an Office Specialist I, located at Maine State Prison, Warren ME. This position is open to current Maine DOC personnel and all outside applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is advanced office and administrative support work aiding the Department of Corrections requiring advanced office and administrative support services, a proficient knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform diverse administrative functions. Responsibilities require using independent judgment, initiative and discretion to make determinations on varied matters.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
  • Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
  • Preparing documents for distribution.
  • Scheduling meetings and maintaining electronic schedules.
  • Preparing and sending regular correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Meeting and providing information to current and new employees.
  • Compiles information and prepares reports for management.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).
  • Microsoft Office software suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • A working knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment related to quality control of data input and output.
  • Ability to verify, code, compute, and/or reconcile data on standard documents.
  • Conduct research, gather Information, and analyze results to reach a conclusion.
  • Interact with all levels of management and employees.
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets, charts, tables and reports
  • Plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives. Sets priorities. Schedules activities. Allocates and uses resources properly.
  • Expresses ideas effectively. Organizes and delivers information appropriately.
  • Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures. Meets own commitments.
  • Takes personal responsibility for job performance. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner. Sticks to commitments.
  • Analyzes problem by gathering and organizing all relevant Information. Identifies cause and effect
  • relationships. Comes up with appropriate solutions.
  • Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed.
  • Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action. Commits to decision.
  • Use applicable computer programs.
  • Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Co-operates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions. Puts group goals ahead of own goals.
  • Displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching the Job. Commits to putting in additional effort.
  • Maintains high level of productivity. Self-directed.
  • Listens actively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of modern office practices to perform advanced administrative support tasks requiring specialized skills, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, Office Associate I and Office Associate II.

*Please address these preferences in your Cover Letter.*

Preference will be given to those candidates who can adjust to quickly changing priorities, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Preference will be given to those candidates who have exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to those candidates with strong organizational skills, including electronic file organization.

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