What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant II (Cashiers, NC) position at Jackson County, NC?
Position Overview
This position performs daily clerical duties under direct supervision of the Office Manager. Grade 16
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs clerical duties under direct supervision of the Office Manager.
- Answer the phones, take down inspections, and pulls inspections from office software systems.
- Assists customers and processes complaints and permitting paperwork for all permit types within the department, as necessary.
- Use GIS mapping system to research property data
- Offers administrative support to field inspectors.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year directly related experience in an office setting with computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possession of a Notary Public certification would be a bonus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Skill in utilizing small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
- Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
- Skill in providing excellent customer service.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity
Jackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
