Administrative Specialist Apply
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW CAREER!!
Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous vacation days, sick time, wellness hours, Start Bus discounts, retirement, and much more!
Email questions to tvasquez@tetoncountywy.gov or call (307)732-8489
SUMMARY: Provides staff support to various departments and specified boards, commissions, committees, and the County Commissioners, Commissioners Administrators office, and Human Resources Department; serves as project manager on assigned projects and special event permits; and conducts professional-level studies and analysis related to administrative, fiscal, organizational, staffing and operational functions and activities, which may have County-wide or significant departmental implications.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Associate degree is desirable.
- 3-5 years of clerical, technical, administrative support, and computer experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Drivers License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Specific technical training and certification may be required for some incumbents.
Required Knowledge of:
- Working knowledge of governmental structure and budget process.
- Principles and practices of budgetary and fiscal tracking and reporting.
- Business arithmetic, including fractions, decimals and percentages and basic practices of statistical analysis.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and retrieval systems, correspondence formats, and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Ability to do research on a variety of issues and topics.
- All requirements of administrative assistant responsibilities.
- Principles of record keeping case management, records retention, and confidential records management.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, proofreading, and punctuation.
- Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies, and the public.
- Business computers, standard MS Office software applications, specialized software applications and internet technologies.
Required Skills in:
- Working independently, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
- Interpreting and explaining policies and procedures of assigned department.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
- Use computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
- Researching, compiling, and reviewing data for special projects, and preparing narrative and statistical reports.
- Meeting critical time deadlines and writing complex reports and correspondence from brief instructions.
- Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Building collaborative and effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, boards, outside agencies, and members of the public to meet mutual goals and objectives.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
