Job Title: Special Assistant
Department: WVSTO Executive Division

Salary: $35,000-$45,000; salary commensurate with education and experience. Full-time employees of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) are eligible for Public Employee Insurance Agency benefits and a number of other benefits available to state employees.

Location: Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent; Not in the Classified Service; FLSA: Exempt

Division: WVSTO Executive Division

Reports To: State Treasurer

Job Duties:

• Performs various special assignments and projects as directed by the State Treasurer.
• Collaborates with the Executive Assistant to provide a comprehensive range of support actions for the Executive division.
• Performs messenger and delivery work; carries out official STO errands as directed by the State Treasurer.
• Provides and coordinates transportation for the Executive staff to official meetings or events; some overnight travel may be required.
• Conducts special studies of a confidential nature.
• Conducts research assigned by Executive staff for various topics and projects.
• Provides support for projects assigned in conjunction to the legislative process.
• Addresses miscellaneous needs and Executive staff requests as they arise.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent required. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred; six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and must maintain such for duration of employment.
• This position involves considerable physical activity. Must be able to physically move or carry a range of objects and materials. Must be able to traverse office facilities to pick up mail. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state officials, program leaders, and the public.
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; especially Word and Excel.

HOW TO APPLY:  Email resume to resumes@wvsto.com by July 28, 2021.

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.