Administrative Assistant

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

9d•$16 - $20

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and business-related duties in support of the Parks and Recreation Department. The role drafts correspondence and reports, assigns work, trains entry-level clerical staff, and responds to department-related information requests from the public and other County departments. Duties include maintaining transaction and business records, ordering supplies and equipment, providing word-processing and telephone support, representing the department at assigned meetings, and maintaining department files.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of progressively responsible work experience in an office or clerical setting.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adhere to County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.
Maintain records of daily transactions and department business, including time records, budget expenditures, and personnel actions.
Order supplies and equipment.
Draft responses to correspondence and research and write periodic and special-interest reports about department operations and functions.
Provide typing and word-processing assistance; answer and transfer telephone calls and take messages as needed.
Attend meetings as a department representative when assigned.
Maintain department files.
Assign work and train entry-level clerical staff.