Environmental Health Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual stipend $3.00/hr

Health, dental, and vision insurance

14 paid holidays per year

12 sick days per year

15 days of paid time off in first year

Short-term and long-term disability

IMRF pension

Job summary

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for a full-time position in the Environmental Health Division. The role is a front-office position handling phones, greeting visitors, and channeling inquiries or complaints.

Responsibilities include data entry, report generation, file opening/closing, correspondence, and basic purchases. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required; bilingual applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AND previous work experience, office supervision or coordination or related work experience.
• Recognized post high school training in business, accounting, or secretarial may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry using various data collection/reporting systems.
• Generates reports to support data analysis, compliance, and reporting functions.
• Assists in the opening, closing, and filing of Environmental Health client files.
• Types form letters and email correspondence.
• May make purchases for the division.
• Utilizes Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to prepare reports and communications.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with staff, other agencies, officials and the public.
• Public Health Emergency Response Responsibilities: may be assigned to roles in operations, logistics, or administration during emergencies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school training in business/secretarial

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for a full-time position in the Environmental Health Division. The role is a front-office position handling phones, greeting visitors, and channeling inquiries or complaints.

Responsibilities include data entry, report generation, file opening/closing, correspondence, and basic purchases. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required; bilingual applicants are encouraged.