JOB
About the Position
If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be utilized to your full potential, then the Assistant to the Director position is for you!
The Assistant to the Director enhances the Director’s effectiveness by providing management support and representing the Director to others. This role is for an experienced self-starter with extensive exposure to Maricopa County's department directors, executive management, staff, and the public.
About Us
The Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with various departments and agencies to acquire space and improvements for County personnel and land for infrastructure improvement projects maintains the real property data on County-owned and leased facilities and acquires/leases/disposes of County real property. We are a team of collaborative, results-driven professionals who are building a stronger Maricopa County.
Proud to Offer
Perform work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of administrative experience in a Real Estate environment, including office management support to an executive officer or department director
Associate degree in real estate, business administration, or a closely related field
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Value
Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, business administration, or a closely related field
Three or more years of administrative experience, including office management support to an executive officer or department director
Experience with governmental real estate functions
Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, VISIO, SharePoint, and OnBase
Job Contributions
Represent the Director internally as a liaison between the Director and department partners to ensure that work (valuation analysis and lease abstracts) keeps moving forward in the Director’s absence
Conserve the Director’s time by reading, researching, routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information
Complete various projects (e.g. Board of Supervisor linked agendas, leadership agendas, and various departmental and divisional tasks) and special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time and the cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and making necessary adjustments to plan
Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing data/information. Compose written correspondence that is technical in nature with a high degree of clerical aptitude
Work closely with and assist the Management Analyst
Control department’s office inventory, which may require attaining a “Ghost or P Card” and managing it in compliance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code
Coordinate meeting logistics, attend and/or participate in meetings, take minutes, and capture/distribute follow-up items
Use independent judgment and discretion in performing the duties with little or no guidance, and other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Typically an office or administrative work environment that is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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