What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Environmental Health?
Position Summary
Perform a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex administrative duties for a department director; coordinate and participate in office support functions in support of the department's goals and objectives; and provide information and assistance to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures.
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Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business; and
Five (5) years of experience in office administration; and
To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
- Electronic spreadsheet and word processing software
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Independently perform the most complex administrative support services
- Perform highly responsible and complex administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
- Independently prepare a variety of reports and correspondence
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work