Administrative Assistant, City of Walhalla
Provides administrative and clerical support for the Administration office (types, edits, proofreads correspondence, monitors deadlines and status of projects); Prepares and distributes meeting agendas, minutes and packets; Processes a variety of documentation within designated timeframes and per established procedures; Assists in the maintenance of electronic calendar/schedule of activities for Administration office and rental facilities for City; Compiles, monitors and updates City inventory, annually or as needed: forms, equipment, vehicles, uniforms and supplies;
Maintains file system of various files/records for the assigned area including electronic files; prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention. Maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues. Ensures accurate and timely information flow between the Mayor, City Administrator, City Clerk, administration staff, elected officials and other city departments. Performs other related duties as required.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Responds to calls from the public by finding answers to questions and/or referring queries to appropriate department or city employees; follows-up to ensure issue has been appropriately addressed; Assists in website management; Performs notarization of documents as needed; Handles inbound and outbound mail; Serves as back-up to front-counter staff regarding payments and permits; Assists in the management of grants; Builds effective working relationships with elected officials, city leaders, department heads, community representatives, and other city staff.
High school diploma or GED plus three years of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical or general administrative experience are required. Possession of a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. Notary Public Certification from the State of South Carolina within three months of employment.
Preferred Education & Experience: Associate degree in secretarial science, business/public administration or related field and two years of secretarial, clerical or general administrative experience preferred.
Please complete the online application at Job Opportunities – City of Walhalla. You may also download the Employment Application Form, complete and submit to the City Administrative Offices, located at 105 W South Broad St, Walhalla, SC 29691.
You may attach a resume, CV, cover letter or other supporting documentation to the Employment Application form.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and various background checks, which may include criminal history, driving record, employment history, education verification and personal references.