DescriptionThe Assessor’s Office places a strong emphasis on excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. This position provides confidential administrative support to the Assessor’s Office staff and administratively supports the Assessor, other supervisory staff, and all divisions/work units as required. The position requires research, analysis, and organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize varying job duties and meet frequent deadlines. Extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.66 - $22.98OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties and ResponsibilitiesDuties include but are not limited to: composing, typing and disseminating various types of correspondence to include letters, memoranda, personnel rosters, etc.; entering timesheets and processing payroll for employees; ordering supplies and maintaining inventory, providing information in support of budget preparation, reconciling all P-card (procurement) transactions; compiling and preparing various weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports; scheduling meetings, inviting attendees and securing conference rooms; acting as building facility liaison and working with building manager to address issues, concerns and problems. The successful candidate must communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish/maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, vendors, other agencies and the public. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and also work in a team environment, cooperating with others in the Assessor’s office and other county departments. The employee must perform other administrative job duties and assume other responsibilities as required.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum Requirements: Position requires a high school diploma (or GED) with an Associate’s Degree preferred.
Minimum Qualification: A minimum three (3) or more years’ administrative experience in an office environment.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe successful candidate must have considerable experience in modern office procedures including: significant experience with a variety of computer software applications including EXCEL, WORD (to include mail merge functions) and Power Point; experience with ACCESS and SQL highly preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn new software applications easily. Some overtime may be required, which may include work on weekends.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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