0000000521.ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.COMMISSIONERS COURT ADMIN

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

11d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Provides direct advanced administrative and secretarial support to medium and large departments and coordinates and may supervise office procedures and personnel to promote cost-effective and efficient administration. May serve as the first-line supervisor of clerical support staff. Depending on the location, the position may require passing an extensive background investigation. The Juvenile Department position involves working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts and requires a high tolerance for an emotionally demanding and stressful work environment.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a job-related field of study.
• One year of work-related experience.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute.
• Candidates for clerical, administrative, and/or secretarial positions must pass at least one skills test, selected based on the position and department operational needs. Tests may include 10-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, MS Excel, MS Word, proofreading, spelling, sorting, or timed typing.
• Skill in using standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• For Juvenile Department positions, a high tolerance for working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts in an emotionally demanding or stressful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and analyze data to complete projects, reports, and inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, management, and other departments to facilitate operations and information flow.
• May supervise or provide lead support to other support staff, including distributing work assignments, training new employees, and assisting with daily assignments.
• May assist with budget preparation and monitoring and with acquiring supplies and services.
• Maintain confidential files, process mail, and answer telephone calls and inquiries.
• Schedule appointments, make travel arrangements, and organize and manage calendars and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree