Position Information
Functional TitleAdministrative Assistant II
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryUtility Services
GradeGS.07
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Requisition Number24-0196
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameWater/Wastewater Systems Assessment
Reports toDivision Manager, Water/Wastewater Systems Assessment
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 7:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
Under general supervision, theAdministrative Assistant IIperforms a variety of support tasks and provides administrative support to a team of managers.
Essential Functions
Receives and screens incoming telephone calls for the work unit, takes messages and places calls
Maintains supervisor’s appointment calendar
Arranges for conferences including space, time and participants
Receives and reviews incoming correspondence, screening out those matters that can be handled personally and routing others for expeditious or convenient handling
Assists in the preparation of annual budget and provides up-to-date status reports on budget and related issues
Types and edits correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents
Reviews outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance with general policy and factual correctness
Compiles information for and writes periodic reports on activities of the work unit
Provides and receives information requiring considerable judgment regarding current and specific business of the work unit
Maintains and updates files in accordance with established practices
Maintains a correspondence suspense system
Prepares payment requests and purchasing requisitions
Ensures adequate office supplies and equipment inventory for the Division
Receives invoices in the electronic procurement aystem for payment
Other Functions
Makes travel and lodging arrangements
Performs other related duties, as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed in a business casual office setting
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Superior research, project/case management and administration skills
Ability to utilize and maintain a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and judgment regarding sensitive matters
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
Superior multi-tasking skills, prioritizing projects with stringent timelines and deadlines
Considerable knowledge of contemporary methods, techniques, procedures and practices in office management and office processes
Knowledge of accepted standards and formats for business letters, memoranda and other documents
Ability to accurately file and maintain office records
Ability to prepare general correspondence on routine matters
Ability to perform fact gathering and data manipulation to develop and compile various reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
High School diploma (or equivalent)
3+ years experience as an administrative assistant
Additional Requirements
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office applications
Preferences
N/A
Salary$22.74 - $38.66 per hour
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date02/08/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Applicants may be required to demonstrate MS Office applications proficiency.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
Yes
No
Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
ResumeOptional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application