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State of Wyoming Office Assistant I 2026-00823 in United States
Office Assistant I 2026-00823
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Office Assistant I 2026-00823
Salary
$15.66 - $17.40 Hourly
Location
Buffalo, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00823
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Social Services Division
Opening Date
03/18/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
BAAS03
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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.
Join the DFS family and support Wyoming families in staying safe and together at home!
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)
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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: kristin.martinez@wyo.gov (jennifer.shirley1@wyo.gov)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Processes and reviews routine paperwork and/or enters data into a department log or database.
Maintains department records system, including filing, scanning, retrieving, archiving documents, researching files, etc.
Greets and directs a high volume of visitors, deliveries, and the general public.
Makes calls and answers telephones and may route calls to appropriate staff.
With appropriate information, responds to requests for information, makes referrals, and resolves customer complaints. This may involve research or agency-specialized knowledge.
Performs fiscal functions such as payment and tracking of economic & social services providers.
The specialized nature of the job may require training/guide others in an agency-specific process.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email programs.
Knowledge of reviewing and editing documents for accuracy and completeness.
Knowledge of methods used to deal with the public tactfully.
Knowledge of telephone etiquette and coordinating telephone and visitor traffic.
Knowledge of the preparation of records, reports, and correspondence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Clickhere (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage– medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits– including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options– including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules– vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility– for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development– to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .