Administrative Assistant I

Washoe County • Reno, NV

6h

About The Position

Under supervision, provides administrative staff support related to departmental or divisional budgeting, management, organization, work procedures, policy development, or related administrative assignments, and performs related work as required. This open competitive/countywide promotional recruitment is intended to fill current and future full-time vacancies throughout Washoe County. The recruitment list may also be used for future vacancies. Applicants seeking consideration for both Administrative Assistant I and Administrative Assistant II must submit a separate application for each position.

The position is covered by the Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement. Selected applicants must pass a background check. Employees must reside in Nevada or in specified neighboring California communities by their first day of work. The announcement describes an application screening and, for qualified candidates, a remotely administered online examination covering recordkeeping, written communication, mathematical calculations, interpersonal skills, customer service, and analytical ability. The examination may be waived if fewer than 20 candidates qualify or take it, as applicable.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience providing administrative support, including assisting with program and/or project management, budget monitoring and tracking, and developing recommendations for policies, procedures, and/or process improvements, and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, political science, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• May be required to hold a valid driver's license at appointment and maintain it for continued employment.
• Selected applicants must undergo a fingerprint-based background investigation; employment is contingent on the results.
• Must reside in Nevada or a neighboring California community such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, or Susanville by the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, and demonstrate initiative.
• Advanced software skills, specifically with MS Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative staff support related to departmental or divisional budgeting, management, organization, work procedures, policy development, or related administrative assignments.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• The county-paid employee health benefits are available after 30 days of employment.
• County-paid retirement benefits.
• Vacation accruals.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the classification's maximum salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level