Administrative Assistant

Bannock County • Pocatello, ID • 3d ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2374116

Purpose of Class

Performs administrative support for Veterans Services; performs related work as required.

Primary Function

This is a clerical and administrative support position with the principal function to provide general clerical support to the other office staff in areas such as answering phones, assisting the public, scanning, and filing. Duties may include typing and preparing letters or documents using various software applications; entering data into County or department systems and applications, keeping clerical records, logs, ledgers, etc. and working within Veterans Services Department specific processes and procedures. The work is performed under the supervision of the Veterans Services Coordinator. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities(will vary by assignment)

Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors, directing and

providing referrals to other departments, agencies, organizations, or staff as needed;

Managing the schedule, agenda, and action items for the Director;

Managing monthly and annual activity reports;

Sets up files and files documents into appropriate folders;

reorganizes file folders as needed; Scans necessary documents;

Operates standard and specialized office equipment such as computer,

scanner, copier, fax machine, and related equipment;

Assists with gathering information from applicants and reviewing

applications;

Enters applications in to the computer as needed;

Assists public with general questions and helps resolve general

issues;

Receives and signs for mail, packages and supplies;

Monitors office supplies;

Provides data entry services, faxing, scanning, and filing;

Types routine forms/letters or other documents;

Uses computer to obtain information or enter data;

Stay updated on all current veteran issues local and national;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County

policies, procedures and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as required.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

Operation of standard and specialized office equipment;

Operation of a personal computer and job-related software;

English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition;

Benefits relative to Veterans;

Medical terminology;

Basic bookkeeping skills;

General methods of conflict resolution and stress management;

Resources in the community for assisting the Veteran;

Current office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

Maintain important records efficiently and accurately and to prepare

clear and concise reports;

Maintain confidentiality;

Be a team player;

Work with people that are under extreme stress, angry or irritated;

Learn various functions of the Department of Veterans Affairs and

the Idaho Division of Veteran Services;

Type with a high degree of accuracy;

Operate a variety of standard office equipment;

Maintain effective working relationships with other County

employees, supervisory personnel, state and local elected and appointed officials and the public;

Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and

instructions;

Operate a personal computer including software applications

appropriate to assigned duties;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions

according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling

interruptions, and return to andcomplete tasks in a timely manner;

Perform duties accurately and efficiently under time sensitive

deadlines;

Acceptable Experience and Training

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required and specialized

training related to secretarial, business, customer service, bookkeeping, social sciences or a related field is preferred;

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in an office

environment preferably in a legal or social services setting is required; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides

the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonab

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