Administrative Assistant

Have you considered investing in your community?   Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.  

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense purpose it also impacts you financially as well.  We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years and extremely affordable benefit costs.  In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!  

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.  Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you.  We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays  One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employee.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips to completing an application at Pinal County: 

Application Tips

Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

• Answer questions from staff and the public.
• Compile information and prepare reports.
• Format, compose, type, and prepare routine correspondence.
• Maintain office records and files.
• Prepare and process confidential and sensitive documents.
• Schedule meetings.
• Screen telephone calls and route to appropriate individuals.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Responsible for inventory and ordering supplies.
• Gather information from various agencies.
• Receive and distribute correspondence and receive, sort, index, file, and retrieve forms, correspondence, and documents.
• Verify and complete records, forms, and documents. Enter requisitions and purchase orders.
• Receive and paying invoices.
• Schedule appointments.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience performing general secretarial or office work.
• Valid Driver's License with an Arizona Driver's License may be required within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, arithmetic, punctuation, and grammar.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current MS office software.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in preparing and submitting reports.
• Skill in using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.
• Ability to maintain complex filing systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  The work also requires the ability to crouch, finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Salary : $31,176 - $45,650