What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant / Court Clerk position at Town of Farragut?
The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving the community. The Town is seeking applicants for a full time Executive Assistant / Court Clerk to the Town Administrator.
Regular work schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional evening events and is in office.
The rate of pay starts at $61,901 per year, salary exempt.
The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes :
- 90% Town paid health coverage for employee and up to family plan, including a wellness program and multiple EAP plans.
- 100% Town paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and LTD
- Optional STD, FSA, Additional Life for family, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401k Retirement plan that includes a 6% Town contribution (no match required) and a matching program upon hire.
- Paid Time Off (Paid Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave)
- Park and Recreation Discounts
- Student Loan Forgiveness
Requirements
General Definition of Work
Performs comprehensive administrative support work assisting the Town Administrator and Senior Director Team with daily operations, maintaining various files, records and reports, performing data entry, proofreading documents, publications and other written materials, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Town Administrator.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods and trends of municipal government operations as needed to assume assigned responsibilities. Methods, procedures, techniques, and activities of assigned functions and programs including the administrative office procedures and processes of an executive office. Methods and principles needed for analysis; research, detailed records management and report writing. Technical knowledge, computer skills and other expertise needed for the specialized area of assignment. Principles and practices of public relations and internal / external customer service techniques. Relevant local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment.
Education and Experience
Associates degree from an accredited university / college in business administration, or related field and seven (7) to ten (10) years of responsible office administration experience including experience in providing support to executive level staff.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
MTAS Court Clerk Certification must be obtained within thirty-six (36) months of hire and maintained.
Valid TN driver’s license.
Pre-Hire Required Screenings
Background Check
MVR Check
Drug Screen-Non DOT
Benefits
The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes :
Salary : $61,901
