This position provides administrative support for Road Department operations and performs related administrative, secretarial, and customer service duties.

• Receives and responds to requests from the general public and prepares related work orders.
• Manages and troubleshoots the work order system.
• Balances and reconciles funds received as needed; assists with monitoring department budget, filing claims, and processing payroll as needed.
• Prepares documents and ensures their placement on Board of Supervisors agenda.
• Performs searches using GIS database to provide information to co-workers, utility companies, and the general public.
• Issues and approves permits or applications for services supplied through the county.
• Prepares invoices for services rendered, materials, drainage districts, tile damages, and accidents.
• Assists in the creation and organization of personnel and other confidential files as needed.
• Creates and maintains procedures for job processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of modern office policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and scheduling work.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Associate degree preferred.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

E-VERIFY PROCESS: Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov. 

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light (24 pounds or less) objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.