ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGER FT - Vets Hired

An Administrative Assistant, under general supervision, performs a wide variety of highly responsible and complex confidential office support activities required in the operation of the Emergency Management Department. Employees in this class, perform their duties on an independent basis. This requires strong organizational and communication skills and knowledge of policies and procedures. An employee in this class assists in the preparation of departmental documents, spreadsheets, reports and performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Possess an Associate's degree in business, public safety, or related program from an accredited university or college; OR

Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Educational Development Test (GED); AND Have two (2) years administrative assistant, office assistant, office coordination, executive assistant, office management, or related experience.

2. Possess a valid drivers license.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICIAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class generally works in a variety of office settings and travel throughout Muskegon County may be required

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicants employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.