| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Salary | $29,070–$49,360 Per Year |
Office Operations Associate
Salary
$29,070.00 - $49,360.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DEP2700043 PSA
Department
Environment - Environmental Protection
Opening Date
09/18/2026
Closing Date
9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.
Employee will be assigned to the Business Operations Office (BOO), Administrative Services Section, will work at the main receptionist desk at the Charleston Headquarters facility.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Providing telephone coverage for the DEP Agency main line; Executive Office, Business Operations Office, and the Technology Office main telephone lines, screening messages and answering general information questions.
Will serve as front line of security for the main entrance into the secured state facility.
Will receive and greet all visitors to the Charleston Headquarters facility; screen visitors for visitor status; issue visitor badges and ensure that visitors sign in and out of the DEP visitor iLobby system.
Maintains database of frequent visitors.
Contact the proper personnel of their visitor and ensure that they are escorted to and from the lobby; act as visitor escort as needed within the facility.
Employee will be responsible for receipt of hand deliveries; entry of hand deliveries into iLobby system; and ensure pickup of deliveries which will be entered into and signed out through iLobby system.
Will act as floor marshal in the event of an emergency situation.
Provide mailroom coverage as needed; provide additional receptionist desk coverage when the alternate receptionist is out sick or on scheduled leave and breaks; will need to adjust normal work hours when providing additional coverage at the front desk which must be covered from 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employee will provide backup to mail room staff.
Employee will perform additional clerical duties as required and/or assigned.
Employee will work with Administrative staff performing clerical duties such as, copying, scanning, filing electronic files in Application Extender, data entry, emails, and other clerical duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicants thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
Applicants may complete an application "Fillable PDF Application" and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov Please include the posting number on your application.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing routine office work or customer-facing roles.
OR
Substitution: College hours, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.
Other Information
Applicants may complete an application "https://personnel.wv.gov/media/8721/download?inline" and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
Required Question
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov