EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

The Executive Assistant to the County Administrator, under the general direction of the County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator, provides direction and execution of internal and external County communications, including but not limited to document/presentation preparation, event planning, implementation of innovative communications, print/digital publications, program/project support, and website updates. Provides a wide variety of highly responsible and complex confidential executive support to the Administrator and Deputy County Administrator. Substantial latitude exists for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement.Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited university, college or business school; AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of recent, full- time, progressively responsible administrative experience;

OR Possess an Associate's degree in Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited university, college or business school; AND Have a minimum of four (4) years recent, full-time, progressively responsible administrative experience.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class generally works in the Muskegon County Administration, although occasional travel throughout the County may be required.

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

  

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

Salary : $26 - $34