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DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
The Administrative Assistant-Parks will provide customer service for the Wayne County Parks Division. The Administrative Assistant registers all programs offered in the Parks Division including shelter rentals and baseball diamonds. Registrations are entered in the RecPro reservations system for all walk-ins and telephone request. The Administrative Assistant will process requisitions, invoices, contract requests and Intergovernmental Agreements that have been approved by the Wayne County Commissions; maintain scheduling, correspondence and event calendars; prepare event or meeting materials such as flyers or invitations; assist in entering JD Edwards billing and maintaining excel spread sheets of approved freeze forms and approved contracts and perform other duties as assigned.
ELIGIBLE PERSONS
At the time of application, eligible persons must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year in administrative and customer service procedures and systems in an office setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.
Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.