What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist position at DuPage County Government?
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Administrative Specialist within the DuPage County Facilities Management Department.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
- Responds to inquiries from the public about various recycling and sustainability topics
- Maintains Environmental & Sustainability Division's section of the County's website and Recycle Coach app with events, announcements etc.
- Prepare periodic email newsletter including developing layout and working with staff to identify and prepare content
- Prepares agendas and meeting minutes for the DuPage County Board's Environmental Committee
- Prepares print and digital marketing collateral; ensures consistent branding of materials
- Assist staff with gathering information for sustainability plans and annual reports
- Supports development of new outreach materials including but not limited to videos and brochures
- Provides support and content to division's social media accounts
- Assists Facilities Management and other County Departments as needed on sustainability initiatives and efforts
- Communicates effectively and professionally to internal and external stakeholders through all platforms
- Attends recycling and sustainability events
- Review records and respond to Freedom of Information Act requests
- Staffs recycling events including interacting with residents about the event including surveying residents about their participation. Events may be on weekends and are typically held outdoors, rain or shine (1 - 2x/year)
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
- Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
- Four years of administrative support experience which includes an environment exposed to public contact
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work will occur in an office and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
