Administrative Assistant

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for county residents, communities, and businesses. The county offers a strong focus on work-life balance, flexibility, learning, and belonging, along with many benefits.

Benefits

• Generous leave accruals
• Career development opportunities
• Remote and flex-work options as appropriate
• Longevity pay
• Education assistance program
• Health benefits
• Lucrative retirement

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments
• Maintains records pertaining to daily transactions and business details of the department such as time records, budget expenditures, and preparation of personnel actions
• Orders supplies and equipment
• Drafts responses to correspondence; researches and writes periodic and special interest reports reflecting the operation and functions of the department
• Provides typing/word processing assistance for the department; answers telephone, transfers calls, and takes messages when necessary
• Attends meetings as a representative of the department as assigned
• Responsible for maintenance of department files

The above information outlines the general nature and scope of duties for this position. Responsibilities may vary depending on specific job assignments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of progressively responsible past work experience in an office/clerical setting

Pay

Probationary Hourly Rate: $17.60
Union Hourly Rate: $17.95

Screening and Compliance

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable

Working Conditions

• All essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment
• Duties are performed on even surfaces, which may be carpeted or tiled
• Working surface is typically dry
• Worker often works alone both with and without directions from supervisors

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Equipment typically used includes telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, photocopy machine, fax machine, and calculator
• Materials and products handled include files, forms, reports, various types of paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies