Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Administrative Assistant
Salary Range: $29,729 - $45,236
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide a high level of direct administrative and clerical support to the Economic Services Program Manager and the Economic Services Division. This position will involve providing excellent computer knowledge to scan, enter, retrieve, verify, update, research, analyze, compile and/or authorize actions, create and type documents, create and run reports.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Position requires good knowledge of office management techniques; ability to practice effective communication techniques both orally and in writing; ability to coordinate a variety of resources in gathering information and independently answering questions; considerable knowledge of effective office practices with the ability to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks; ability to listen, interpret, analyze, and respond appropriately to complaints and requests for information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, Agency management, and the general public; good skills in organizing work flow and coordinating efforts with others. Must have the ability to work independently, using sound decision-making skills. Employee must have the ability to model and practice strong organizing skills; knowledge of computers, including strong skills with work processing and spreadsheets. Knowledge and skills associated with interpretation of data and other information as needed to carry out assignments related to the completion of reports and statistical data; and the ability to effectively respond to the demands of a dynamic work environment.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of high school or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible secretarial or clerical/administrative experience including one year of administrative or office management experience; or completion of a two-year secretarial science or business administration program and three years of progressively responsible secretarial or clerical/administrative experience including one year of administrative or office management experience; or completion of a four-year program in a college or university preferably with major emphasis on coursework in business administration, public administration or other related field and six months of administrative or office management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted on-line @ https://lenoircountync.gov/human-resources-department/ to be considered for the position. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
