EH Front Office - Contract Position

Wilkes County • Wilkes County, NC

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About The Position

The Office Assistant performs program and administrative tasks in support of the Environmental Health Section of the Health Department. The section oversees On-Site Wastewater, Food and Lodging, Well Programs and Water Sampling, Tattoo permitting, Swimming Pools, Child Care, Methamphetamine, Smoking, Migrant Housing, and Child Lead Prevention programs. The position involves daily contact with the public, realtors, contractors, and other government agencies.

The employee documents complaints, prepares correspondence, maintains databases, and processes applications for Environmental Health services. The role also includes preparing monthly reports on services and financial status, and establishing and maintaining orderly files and record-keeping systems. The position requires judgment and discretion in problem solving.

This is a contract position with a negotiable salary based on qualifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Good customer service and business administration skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and office equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform program and administrative tasks in support of the Environmental Health Section.
• Document complaints and prepare correspondence.
• Maintain databases for Environmental Health programs.
• Prepare and process applications for Environmental Health services.
• Prepare monthly reports on Environmental Health services and financial status.
• Establish, organize, and maintain orderly files and record-keeping systems.
• Interact daily with the general public, realtors, contractors, and other government agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED