Administrative Assistant White County Government

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Greets and assists office visitors; answers the telephone, provides information, and routes calls to the appropriate person
• Keeps files of all correspondence
• Responsible for maintaining petty cash
• Develops and keeps a variety of records of departmental activities
• Performs follow-up on a variety of items as required for efficient and effective operations
• Enter appropriate data into the computer system
• Receipt payments from customers
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate with tact and discretion
• Perform other general clerical tasks, such as typing documents, making and distributing copies, sending/receiving emails and faxes, processing incoming or preparing outgoing mail, performing basic maintenance of office equipment, and carrying out basic cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining a work area
• Provide assistance or backup coverage to other employees as needed