JOB SUMMARY

Provides specialized administrative support for bureau, programs, committees, and affiliations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of general office skills.

Preference will be given to applicants who are Bilingual in English and Spanish, and requires reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish fluently.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides specialized administrative and clerical support and assistance for assigned programs.
• Ensures program records and information are maintained and stored per retention schedules and policies.
• Assists in researching, developing and preparing materials used for public education, presentations, and workshops.
• Processes purchase orders, maintains inventory, and assists with cash handling and deposit preparation as needed.
• Provides general information/assistance regarding department/division services, activities, locations, procedures, scheduling, timeframes, documentation, fees, or other issues.
• Distributes public health information as requested. Receives, distributes and routes incoming and outgoing mail.

• Types and proofreads documents, educational handouts, and makes appropriate corrections. Records meeting minutes and assists with follow up on committee/board members’ assignments and activities.
• Enters and collects data and assists in disease report preparation and distribution.
• May process and issue certificates, and/or permits. Receives monies, records transactions, and issues receipts; forwards revenues and reconciles transactions according to policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of: 

• Business English and mathematics
• Modern office practices and procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Produce, edit, and proofread written documents, forms, and charts using advanced skills
• Work with computer software related to job specific duties
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Produce written documents, forms, correspondence, labels, and charts using business English
• Perform multiple tasks, act independently, and work with minimum supervision
• Understand and follow broad objectives and instructions
• Gather and condense relevant and useful information from a large scope of sources

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.

Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.

This position will work up to 29 hours a week during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Specific hours flexible with approval from Supervisor. This position has a possibility to be able to work part time from home with approval from Supervisor.

This position utilizes Microsoft Excel to track budgets and inventory.

Perform essential physical requirements such as lifting, walking, sitting, kneeling, or bending.
This position requires you to interact with clients over the phone to schedule appointments.