What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant I position at Chatham County, GA?
Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!
Description
Do you have at least one (1) year of administrative assistant, clerical assistant, or related experience? Join our team of professionals as an Administrative Assistant I at Chatham County, GA Government.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, you
- Perform various technical, clerical, and routine administrative work.
- Use your attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as you prepare correspondence, reports, lists, and other documents.
- Interpret and apply departmental or office rules, policies, and regulations in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
- Use your communication and customer service skills as you answer the telephone and receive and greet visitors.
- Perform work that requires initiative, independent judgment, and discretion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, and
- At least one (1) year of administrative assistant, clerical, or related experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- You must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates will be required to complete typing and clerical testing during the interview process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Excel is highly preferred.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
