Administrative Assistant III
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- LORTON (JN02), VA
- Salary
- $38,462.94 - $64,104.35 Annually
- Closing date
- Mar 22, 2019
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
- Composes routine correspondence. Proofs memorandums and documents for spelling and grammar.
- Provides and explains relevant policies and procedures.
- Uses multiple software packages to prepare memorandums, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Responds to customer service inquiries.
- Maintains staff calendars. Schedules rooms for classes, meetings, conferences for staff.
- Creates and uses spreadsheets or databases to organize information and produce standard report and forms. Maintains databases.
- Serves as back-up to other administrative assistants and other staff within the agency requiring them to drive between Solid Waste work locations.
- Monitors and updates the agency's emergency response system in the event of an emergency.
- Functions as a dispatch operator in the operation of a two-way radio.
- Enters payroll time entry for others and verifies completeness/accuracy of time entered.
- Provides basic employee payroll and benefits information.
- Performs document processing and analysis of financial activities and performs basic calculations and reconciliations.
- Orders goods or services and ensures appropriate routing and approval of purchase requests.
- Verifies requests for goods and services against county contracts and funding sources.
- Reconciles receipts or accounts receivables/payables.
- Engages in safety working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies.
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and two years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures. Extensive experience and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using automated technologies such as databases and Web-based online applications to enter, modify and pull data for reporting purposes. Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to pay attention to detail. The ability to exercise tact, discretion, and initiative. Well-organized, flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient. Experience working independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with a strong commitment to customer service. Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Is required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. The incumbent of this position is deemed essential services personnel due to the maintenance and continuity of core county operations during the activation of an emergency or critical incident. As such, the incumbent maybe required to report to work during a declaration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, stand, walk, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or keyboard, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and hear. Ability to: stand for long periods of time; handle repetitive motions; perform duties in any type of weather conditions. May be exposed to household hazardous waste. Physical requirements can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview. As part of the interview process, a written exercise may be administered.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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