Administrative Assistant I

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The purpose of this class is to provide technical and maintenance support and administrative functions to help ensure the smooth operation of assigned department.
 

Duties And Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.  Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs word processing duties for preparation of memoranda, letters, departmental procedures, agendas, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents.
• Processes invoices for payment and is responsible for departmental purchasing records and related documents.
• Prepares and gathers budget information for data entry and reports.
• Maintains records of expenditures and reconciles accounts.
• Performs research on policy, rules and regulations, and historical data.
• Maintains the departmental calendars.
• Reviews and enters departmental payroll and prepares personnel forms and other necessary related forms or payroll functions.
• Prepares and coordinates travel arrangements for conferences and training in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from the public in person and by telephone.
• Answers telephones; provides information and assistance, takes messages or forwards to appropriate personnel; greets and assists visitors.
• Inventories and orders supplies as necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires six months of experience providing administrative support and payroll processing or closely related experience.
• Department: District Attorney
• Salary: $37,729.00

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.