Administrative Assistant I

Duties and Responsibilities: This position provides administrative support to the Soil & Water District Board and Henderson County Agricultural Advisory Board at monthly meetings and to the supervisors and other departmental staff, as requested, on a daily basis; develops and produces agendas for Board meetings and provides background materials and guidance at meetings in accordance with the N.C. open meetings law; takes notes at meetings and prepares routine correspondence; prepares forms and reports as necessary for the Agricultural Advisory Board; represents and/or assists District Supervisors with duties related to various state or area offices; develops annual plans of operations and annual reports for District, as directed by Board. This position Under general supervision, performs office administrative duties for the Soil & Water Conservation District, assists with administrative support tasks for the local office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Henderson County Soil & Water Conservation District and the County Agricultural Advisory Board.  Work involves administrative, financial, technical, and advanced secretarial duties.  Employee is also responsible for planning and/or attending major meetings and events, advising the appropriate Boards on administrative matters, taking and transcribing minutes.  Employee screens and independently handles a variety of routine inquiries by telephone and in person.  Employee manages and analyzes computer databases, is responsible for computer security, and develops and maintains a variety of other records and files.  Employee performs administrative management for most office functions to relieve other District personnel of operational details.    Reports to the Soil & Water District Director.

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of modern office management principles, practices, and techniques; thorough knowledge of County policies, procedures, and regulations; thorough knowledge of computers and various software applications, and other required office equipment; general knowledge of the organization and functions of County government; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to attend work regularly; excellent interpersonal skills.  Must exercise considerable independent judgment, discretion and initiative in completing assignments; must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Pre-employment drug screen, SBI Fingerprinting, driving history and criminal background checks (including screening against the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals), is required of finalist applicant.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email hrd@hendersoncountync.gov">(hrd@hendersoncountync.gov), or by fax (828) 698-6184. Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions.

The deadline for application is: Open until filled

Starting Range: $18.81 - $33.09

Grade: 67A