Administrative Assistant III- DEM (0500009)

Washington Co; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

EAP Program

Retirement APERS

Arkansas Public Employees Retirement

Job summary

Washington County's Department of Emergency Management is seeking a full-time administrative support specialist. The role serves as the first point of contact for citizens, emergency personnel, and county staff, greeting visitors, answering calls, and dispensing general information while maintaining professional, responsive service.

The incumbent will handle routine office duties, assist with information dissemination, and support emergency personnel with timely updates.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
• Strong customer-service and communications skills with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors to the DEM office and answer the telephone.
• Provide general information and technical information as needed to the public and emergency personnel.
• Assist emergency personnel with timely and accurate information and support office procedures.

Job description

• Type: Full Time
• Posted Date: 10/08/2026 8:00 AM

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Department:Department of Emergency Management

Pay Grade:7

Workday & Hours:40 hours a week - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible (After meeting eligibility requirements, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

As the first point of contact between Washington County citizens, emergency personnel, Washington County employees and the Department of Emergency Management, it is essential that the incumbent have a positive attitude, professional demeanor and prompt responsiveness to requests and questions.The incumbent is responsible for greeting all visitors to the DEM office, answering the telephone, providing general information, providing technical information, assisting emergency personnel with timely and accurate information, as well as general office procedures.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.