About the Department

The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for providing administrative and clerical services to ensure effective and efficient operations within their assigned department. Executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with county officials.  

Position Duties

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Provides administrative services to Department Head and/or Department Supervision. Administrative services include sorting mail, handling phone calls, filing and making sure Department leadership is aware of all administrative activities.
• Responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the Department Head, including preparing/maintaining personnel files and time sheets, and updating/creating forms on computer.
• Type, word process, copy, distribute and fax documents and memos.  Create conventional and electronic file records and systems (e.g., spreadsheets, general files, mail distribute list and Microsoft documents).
• Proofread, generate documents and correspondence.  Participate in meetings, conferences and other events.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of college.
• One to three years responsible experience in clerical, computer operating systems (software and hardware) and pertinent office work required.
• Prior office management/ administration experience preferred. 

• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including proficiency in operating a personal computer using Windows, Microsoft Office software and computer systems software and hardware. 
• Ability to troubleshoot PC system errors, correct problems, and provide technical support to staff. 
• Ability to acquire knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions; including juvenile confidentiality laws and ability to apply these to work situations.
• Ability to react immediately in crisis situations. 
• Skill in typing at 40 wpm.
• Ability to take directions from the director as well as work independently on difficult or complex clerical and administrative tasks. 
• Ability to keep clerical records and to prepare accurate reports from varied statistical or accounting information.
• Ability to proofread, comprehend and interpret information and compose effective correspondence. 
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and outside agencies.
• Must be able to lift office equipment and some light furniture as well as bend, stretch, reach and climb stairs to check inventory.

Other Qualifications

  To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.