Administrative Assistant

Hinds County Public Works; Raymond (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County Public Works is seeking a capable administrator to analyze administrative problems and advise the supervisor on solutions. The role involves acting in confidence on policy and personnel matters and planning and reviewing the work of technical and clerical staff.

The position prepares paperwork for the supervisor, assists in budget preparation, and maintains organizational records. When the supervisor is absent, the incumbent makes non‑major decisions and represents the superior in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the described duties + 3 years of professional experience, OR a high school diploma/GED with 7 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes administrative problems, makes recommendations for solution to superior.
• Serves in a confidential role to the superior in matters involving policy and personnel.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff engaged in general or specialized duties.
• Prepares the paperwork for the superior.
• Assists in the preparation of the agency or departmental budget and maintains records pertaining to the organization.
• When the superior is absent, makes non‑major decisions for the organization.
• Represent superior in contact with the public or in meetings with other organizations, when requested to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the described duties

High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of professional experience

Job description

The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class, and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department.

• Analyzes administrative problems, makes recommendations for solution to superior.
• Serves in a confidential role to the superior in matters involving policy and personnel.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff engaged in general or specialized duties.
• Prepares the paperwork for the superior.
• Assists in the preparation of the agency or departmental budget and maintains records pertaining to the organization.
• When the superior is absent, makes non‑major decisions for the organization.
• Represent superior in contact with the public or in meetings with other organizations, when requested to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a field related to the above described duties and three (3) years of professional experience in same

or

A high school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of professional experience as described above.

Terms of Employment

This is a non-exempt position.

This is an At-Will employment position

Starting Salary

$31,190

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled