Administrative Assistant

BernCo Clerk; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Remote & flex-work options as approap

Generous leave accruals

Job summary

Bernalillo County’s Parks and Recreation department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office functions at 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque. The role drafts correspondence, prepares reports, assigns work, and trains entry-level staff, while handling public and inter-department inquiries.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of clerical experience. Benefits include health coverage, retirement, generous leave accruals, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of office/clerical experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.
• Maintain records pertaining to daily transactions and department expenditures.
• Draft responses to correspondence and write periodic or special reports.
• Provide typing/word processing support and handle calls during duty.

Skills

Telephone handling

Data entry

Record keeping

Clerical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Administrative Assistant page is loaded## Administrative Assistantlocations: Albuquerque, NMtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 17, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103862**Job Posting Title:**Administrative Assistant**Department:**Parks and Recreation**Location:**415 SILVER AVE SW**Pay Range:**$15.55 - $20.01**Close Date:**November 16, 2026Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and business-related duties in support of a department, drafts correspondences and writes reports, assigns work, and trains entry-level clerical staff. Responds to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Responds to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.- Maintains records pertaining to daily transactions and business details of the department such as time records, budget expenditures, preparation of personnel actions, etc.- Orders supplies and equipment.- Drafts responses to correspondence; researches and writes periodic and special interest reports reflecting the operation and functions of the department.- Provides typing/word processing assistance for the department; answers telephone, transfers calls, and takes messages when necessary.- Attends meetings as a representative of the department as assigned.- Responsible for maintenance of department files.\\*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- High School Diploma or GED.- One (1) year of progressively responsible past work experience in an office/clerical setting.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSCREENING AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.- Adherence to all County safety guidelines.- Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.- Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.- Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.WORKING CONDITIONS- All essential duties are performed indoors.- Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.- Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.- Worker often works alone both with and without directions from supervisors.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.- Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various types of paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.