ADMIN ASST II

NATURE & SCOPE: • This position is responsible for performing moderate to complex administrative support work and involves discretion and exercise of judgment on confidential matters in assigned divisions/departments of the Public Works Commission

• Exercise initiative/independence in developing work methods and carrying out duties within the scope of responsibility designated for the position • Exercise independent judgment and discretion and make non-routine choices with established guidelines with minimal supervision. • Effectively support co-workers in establishing and achieving objectives • Observe established rules/policies and operates under general supervision of assigned supervisor/manager • Perform related work as required EQUIPMENT OPERATED: • Computer, Calculator, Communication equipment, Audio Visual equipment or the Internet KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Thorough knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures • Thorough knowledge of office/administrative terminology, processes, procedures and equipment • Thorough knowledge of vocabulary, English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and business math • Thorough knowledge of record keeping techniques • Knowledge of supervisory concepts and practices • Skill in creating/maintaining/updating spreadsheets, documents, tables, etc • Skill in operating computers and applicable software including Microsoft Office Suite • Skill in keyboarding accurately at a moderate rate of speed • Ability to supervise people and multiple projects • Ability to organize/prioritize work • Ability to prepare and maintain reports/records • Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate both orally and in writing • Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and the public MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (either) • Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college or technical institute with an Associate’s Degree or certification in a business related field of study and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience working in an administrative support position such as office assistant, senior clerk, secretary, or related experience • Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as defined above • Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience as defined above SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, spelling and keyboarding PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position SAFETY HAZARDS: • Minimal PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: • As required in the Public Works Commission’s Safety Manual

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

Grade 403 $16.90-$22.26/Hourly