OFFICE ASSISTANT I/II

Clark County is seeking qualified candidates for the Office Assistant I/II position, which provides a variety of routine to difficult office support to various County and local government offices.

Pay

• Starting salary: $20.00 per hour
• Office Assistant I: $18.23 - $26.87 hourly
• Office Assistant II: $19.66 - $29.03 hourly

The Office Assistant I is a training underfill position; upon successful completion of the training program, the candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Office Assistant II.

Schedule

• Term Limited-Permanent: Hired for a special project or duties of limited duration; eligible for benefits during employment.
• Grant Funded: Employment contingent on availability of grant funds; termination without appeal if funds end.
• Bond Funded: Employment contingent on availability of bond funds; termination without appeal if funds end.
• Permanent-Intermittent: Regular schedule of 20–40 hours per week; paid hourly; benefits prorated based on hours worked.
• Job Share: Two employees share one full-time position (21 hours/week each); sick and vacation leave prorated.

Some positions may be confidential or non-union, excluding membership in the union.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Office Assistant I: High school diploma or equivalent and six months of full-time general clerical, customer service, or related experience.
  • Office Assistant II: Meets Office Assistant I requirements and one year of full-time general clerical or customer service experience.

  Professional experience/education may substitute year-for-year. All qualifications must be documented in the application.

• Licensing/Certification: Some positions require a valid Nevada Driver’s License at appointment.
• Background Investigation: Employment contingent on successful completion; periodic reinvestigations may occur.
• Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Clark County does not sponsor H1B visas).
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment contingent on passing a drug examination.
• Typing: Some positions require a net typing speed of 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Type, proofread, and prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents from drafts, notes, or brief instructions.
• Enter, edit, and retrieve data; prepare reports using established formats.
• Act as receptionist: screen visitors/calls, provide information, and take messages.
• Maintain records, process forms (e.g., work orders, purchase requisitions), and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Establish and manage office files; research and compile information; purge files as required.
• Review and correct computer-produced/typed reports; operate standard office equipment (e.g., word processors, fax machines).
• Contribute to team efficiency by offering suggestions and participating in work teams.
• Compile meeting materials, prepare agendas, and take summary notes.
• Train and direct temporary staff for special projects.
• Perform office support tasks: distribute mail, process outgoing mail, arrange travel, and prepare purchase requisitions.
• May operate a motor vehicle for County-related travel.

Physical Demands

• Mobility to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment.
• Vision to read printed materials and computer screens; hearing/speech for communication.
• Some positions may require lifting heavy materials or driving a motor vehicle.
• Accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.