Division: Environmental Health
Administrative Specialist I, Full-time #062
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide administrative support to the Division of Environmental Health. Under general supervision, performs work of moderate to complex difficulty primarily in the food protection program involving typing, filing, electronic imaging, processing applications and permits, data-entry, answering phones and assisting the general public by providing non-technical information and/or documents and other general clerical duties.
This position requires good communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other computer software. Comfortable in a fast paced, high volume, multi-tasking workplace. Team oriented environment.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
JOB FUNCTION:
Responsibilities include data entry, extensive interaction with the public in office and via the telephone.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED.
STARTING SALARY/BENEFITS
2N, $18.22/hour. Benefits include Deferred Compensation Plan, paid holidays, personal, vacation and sick leave.
HOURS
Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week: M-F 8am - 430pm
All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the Covid vaccination as determined by the CDC and IDPH, including all primary series doses and boosters, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.
BENEFITS
- 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, 2 vision plans, and various supplemental plans.
- Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
- Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for employee and dependents.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and 14 paid holidays.
McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.
Pay: From $18.22 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
