Administrative Assistant

Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge-famously known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots-our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We're home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing. Nearby Norris Dam State Park and the off-road adventure terrain at Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You'll also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees' overall well-being.

The Administrative Assistant provides assistance with a variety of general office duties with emphasis on the planning and zoning, and development permitting functions (e.g. building, demolition, and land disturbance).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Provide administrative support to Planning & Development staff
• Interface with customers (i.e., the public) to answer questions, direct phone calls, schedule appointments/inspections, take complaints and assist with applications (e.g., building permits, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, etc.)
• Maintains database and tracking of all active development bonds including original copies of bond documentation. Responsible for the notification of bond holders and financial institutions regarding annual expiration and renewal requirements for all active bonds.
• General typing/filing
• Preparing/completing forms
• Answering telephones and general reception of customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience working with Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment.
• Typing skills (minimum of forty (40) words per minute).

COUNTY OFFERED BENEFITS

• County Paid Benefits
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • FREE Onsite Health Clinic (with the enrollment in a Health Plan)
  • FREE Telehealth: Medical and Behavioral
  • FREE Employee Assistance Program
• County Share Payment of Benefits
  • Medical / Behavioral / Prescription
  • Vision / Dental 
  • State Defined Retirement
• Voluntary Benefit Options
  • Accident
  • Critical Care / Cancer
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401k (Roth plan available)and 457b Retirement
• Personal Time Off
  • Sick
  • Personal
  • Vacation

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.