Administrative Assistant – Vital Records

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of administrative experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted
• May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• Data entry
• Intermediate use in various computer applications.
• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Notary of Public
• Superior Customer Service experience
• Experience working in fast paced environment
• Experience handling cash
• Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to internal departmental staff
• Respond to inquiries and resolve administrative issues that may arise
• Prepare written correspondence such as memos, forms and emails
• Create, maintain, organize and enter information into databases and use various computer applications
• Operate office equipment, fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for needed repairs
• Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as correspondence, or other material
• Operate mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or externally
• Schedule, confirm and maintain meetings, events, and schedules
• Compose, type, and distribute information such as meeting notes, agendas, and general information

Benefits

• Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED