SENIOR PROCESSING ASSISTANT - 40001257

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

***THIS IS A REPOST, PREVIOUS CANDIDATES ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND NEED NOT REAPPLY***

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides technical and administrative support to the Assistant Director of  Family Economic Independence; serves as the first line contact for internal and external clients and agencies; answers and directs phone messages; composes and proofreads correspondences and other documents;  compiles data and  prepares statistical/summary reports with charts and graphs as requested; maintains calendar reservation systems; manages paper and computerized record keeping systems. Ability to work is a fast-paced environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent research, presentation, and communication skills highly desired. 
• Experience with responsible administrative duties, working with the public and maintaining various computerized database systems strongly preferred. 
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).  
• Ability to partner with diverse clients and to manage multiple tasks essential.  
• Experience in working with Executive level staff in an organization.
• Must be flexible with regards to work schedule and detailed-oriented.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Requires graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office administration/ assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.   

NOTE: Selected Candidate will be expected to complete the NC FAST Certification training within 90 days of hire

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer