Admin Asst II
About The Position
NATURE & SCOPE: This position is responsible for performing moderate to complex administrative support work and involves discretion and exercise of judgment on confidential matters in assigned divisions/departments of the Public Works Commission Exercise initiative/independence in developing work methods and carrying out duties within the scope of responsibility designated for the position Exercise independent judgment and discretion and make non-routine choices with established guidelines with minimal supervision. Effectively support co-workers in establishing and achieving objectives Observe established rules/policies and operates under general supervision of assigned supervisor/manager Perform related work as required EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer, Calculator, Communication equipment, Audio Visual equipment or the Internet KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures Thorough knowledge of office/administrative terminology, processes, procedures and equipment Thorough knowledge of vocabulary, English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and business math Thorough knowledge of record keeping techniques Knowledge of supervisory concepts and practices Skill in creating/maintaining/updating spreadsheets, documents, tables, etc Skill in operating computers and applicable software including Microsoft Office Suite Skill in keyboarding accurately at a moderate rate of speed Ability to supervise people and multiple projects Ability to organize/prioritize work Ability to prepare and maintain reports/records Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate both orally and in writing Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and the public MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (either) Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college or technical institute with an Associate’s Degree or certification in a business related field of study and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience working in an administrative support position such as office assistant, senior clerk, secretary, or related experience Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as defined above Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience as defined above SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, spelling and keyboarding PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position SAFETY HAZARDS: Minimal PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: As required in the Public Works Commission’s Safety Manual EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position. Grade 403 $16.90-$22.26/Hourly
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of office/administrative terminology, processes, procedures and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of vocabulary, English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and business math
- Thorough knowledge of record keeping techniques
- Knowledge of supervisory concepts and practices
- Skill in creating/maintaining/updating spreadsheets, documents, tables, etc
- Skill in operating computers and applicable software including Microsoft Office Suite
- Skill in keyboarding accurately at a moderate rate of speed
- Ability to supervise people and multiple projects
- Ability to organize/prioritize work
- Ability to prepare and maintain reports/records
- Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and the public
- Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college or technical institute with an Associate’s Degree or certification in a business related field of study and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience working in an administrative support position such as office assistant, senior clerk, secretary, or related experience
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as defined above
- Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience as defined above
- Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, spelling and keyboarding
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position
Responsibilities
- performing moderate to complex administrative support work
- exercise of judgment on confidential matters
- developing work methods and carrying out duties within the scope of responsibility
- making non-routine choices with established guidelines with minimal supervision
- Effectively support co-workers in establishing and achieving objectives
- Observe established rules/policies
- Perform related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
