Administrative Support I

Administrative Support I

Department: Water/Sewer

Hiring Range: $18.87 - $22.18 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

*This position is at the Hildebran location*

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position performs a variety of administrative tasks for Water/Sewer Department. Position requires approximately 40 hours of work per workweek.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Performs various administrative duties for Water/Sewer.
• Interacts with and assists the general public via telephone, email, or in person to provide support, information, and assistance with documents, systems, or programs maintained or organized by Water/Sewer.
• Provides assistance in the daily operations of Water/Sewer by performing administrative duties as necessary
• Communicates with the Finance Department
• Communicates and coordinates with vendors providing timely and accurate updates
• Screens various calls from the general public and directs them to the appropriate department
• Maintains the inventory and supplies necessary for Water/Sewer
• Prepares and records documents, forms, or memoranda as necessary or as requested
• Maintains standard operating policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

• Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
• Occasionally lifts up to fifty (25) pounds
• Occasionally spends time tasting or smelling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and pushing or pulling
• Routinely lifts up to ten (10) pounds
• Routinely spends time engaging in repetitive motions, standing, walking, and reaching with hands or arms
• Frequently spends time sitting, speaking or hearing, and using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or text
• Subjected to some mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operations
• Occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (i.e., dust, heat, fumes, cold, or noise)

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to express and exchange ideas through verbal communication
• Ability to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quickly
• Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication
• Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data
• Ability to engage in visual inspections involving small parts
• Ability to observe general surroundings and activities
• Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of this position
• Demonstrates analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Pay: $18.87 - $22.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22