Administrative Assistant

Brazoria County • Angleton, TX

7d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides various staff support services to the Mosquito Control Department. Hours: M-F, 7:30a - 4p; additional hours as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND at least two years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Knowledge of: Applicable local, state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations governing mosquito control program operations; County government operations; Best practices and methods for office procedures, systems and bookkeeping; Staff timekeeping principles and practices; Department policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Skill in: Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, elected officials, local/state/federal staff, Mosquito Control Board members, external public agencies and organizations, vendors, media, and the general public; Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules; Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions; Performing basic mathematical calculations; Performing effectively under varying degrees of stressful working conditions; Providing effective customer service; Operating a personal computer and various software applications.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff by performing clerical duties such as typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, registering employees for required training classes, and maintaining daily calendars
• Assists in maintaining comprehensive records related to department activities so that needed files can be easily and quickly located
• Performs receptionist duties by receiving calls from members of the public, responding to inquiries, providing information within scope of responsibility, referring calls to other co-workers as appropriate and answer questions from the public about Mosquito Control operations
• Ensures that the department is properly stocked with equipment, materials and supplies required to support daily operations; monitors budget expenditures by preparing financial reports
• Enters requisitions, purchase orders and pays invoices
• Prepares employee time reports for department; maintains related documentation
• Maintains and cleans office
• Attends and participates in meetings and conferences as required.

What This Job Offers

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