The Planning Commission is seeking to fill a Support Staff position that provides administrative support to the department. As a frontline position, this requires superior organizational, interpersonal, computer, and word-processing skills. Duties include administrative support of the Act 247 Plan Reviews, preparing monthly board reports, meeting and event scheduling; word processing and duplicating; maintaining databases; preparing invoicing of grants and contracted services, receptionist duties, and other support staff assistance as needed.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one year of office experience. An associate’s degree and two years of job-related experience are preferred. The candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task; as well as competency in Microsoft software products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with facilitating meetings on remote platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom is a plus. The ideal candidate will be adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving work environment, able to pivot priorities as needed while maintaining composure, and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
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Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills
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Intermediate to Advanced Word skills
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Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
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Intermediate to Advanced Access skills
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Intermediate to Advanced PowerPoint skills
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PeopleSoft skills (Financial and/or HR) or the ability to learn PeopleSoft.
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Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
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Basic skills to use the Internet for research purposes.
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Basic Court Management System software skills or the ability to learn CMS.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, kneel, stoop, crouch or squat, crawl, climb stairs, climb, or work on a ladder, twist or rotate at the waist while working; push, lift or carry items, work with office machinery; and drive a vehicle. On rare occasions, the employee will need to work with an uncommon level of noise.
There are no specific vision requirements listed for this position.
Work Environment:
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The noise level in the work environment will vary by department from quiet to noisy.
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Work will be performed inside for the majority of departments; however, some departments will require outside work.
Other:
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This position requires professionalism.
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Must be able to remain courteous and maintain composure under stressful situations.
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Ability to deal with all types of personalities.
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May need to deal with money.
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Ability to work extended hours, as required.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
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This position requires confidentiality.
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A valid driver’s license may be required.
