Solid Waste Executive Administrative Assistant

Lake County•Polson, MT

About The Position

Lake County Solid Waste is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to perform detail-oriented clerical and administrative work. The role provides reception services, assists customers and employees, and handles data entry, correspondence, monthly reports, filing systems, and office equipment. It also includes accounting responsibilities such as researching solid waste fee assessments, bookkeeping, monthly billing, and deposits. The employee should be willing to seek guidance from the Office Manager when needed. The position also supports special project development and oversight. This includes applying knowledge of grant writing, recycling methods and markets, and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations; developing and implementing project plans; coordinating vendors; and educating the public about recycling and proper waste disposal practices.

Requirements

Knowledge of county government and finances.
Accurate accounting and mathematical skills.
Ability to operate computers, calculators, and general office equipment.
Understanding of property tax procedures.
Ability to manage time efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Reliable and dependable.
Working knowledge of grant writing, recycling methods and markets, and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform detail-oriented clerical work and other duties as required.
Provide reception services and assist customers, the public, and other employees.
Complete data entry and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Compile monthly reports and organize filing systems.
Operate office machinery, computers, calculators, and general office equipment.
Conduct research related to solid waste fee assessments.
Perform bookkeeping, monthly billing, deposit, and other accounting responsibilities.
Develop and implement project plans, coordinate vendors, and educate the public about recycling and proper waste disposal practices.
Seek guidance from the Office Manager when needed.