Community Development Executive Assistant

Benton-County-Oregon; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Employer-paid health insurance premium

Retirement contributions

Wellness program

Employer-paid AD&D/Life/LTD

Salary raises within first year

Job summary

Benton County is seeking an Executive Assistant to join the Community Development Team in Corvallis, Oregon. This role supports the Director, coordinates department operations, and backs commissions and committees staffed by the department.

The position includes strong benefits, professional development opportunities, and a clearly defined path within the Community Development Department. Applicants should be prepared to provide detailed executive support experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college and 5 years of responsible administrative or related support experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Salary placement will be determined by pay equity assessment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as executive assistant to the Director of Community Development.
• Support coordination and efficiency of department operations.
• Provide support to commissions and committees staffed by the department.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day office support activities.

Skills

Executive support

Schedule coordination

Meeting logistics

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Benton County is seeking an Executive Assistant to join the Community Development Team.

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as the executive assistant to the Director, supports the coordination and efficiency of department operations, and provides support to commissions and committees that are staffed and administered by the Community Development Department. This position also provides administrative support to the Community Development Department by coordinating and managing day-to-day office support operations.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement.Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual Salary range of $55,559 - $79,583
  • This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college; AND
• 5 years of responsible administrative or related support experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment.

Special Requirements

• A cover letter and a resume are required to be submitted with your application which includes the following information:
  • Provide details regarding your specific executive assistant experience
  • Highlight your past experience coordinating schedules, meeting logistics, and coordination (including agenda preparation and minutes taking).
  • Highlight your experience with expenditure monitoring and overall executive support.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in local government, planning, building or economic development.
• Notary public licensure.
• Ability to multi-task; precise and accurate in work; self-motivated; maintains confidentiality.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Bob Richardson, Community Development Director

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Working & Living in Benton County

Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much-treasured rural heritage.

Eligibility and Additional Information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information

• Learn more about Benton County
• Understanding the County Application Process
• JobInterest Cards webpage
• For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at 541-766-6081.