Planning & Environmental Health Admin Assistant

Riley County, KS; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley County, KS is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the Planning & Development Department, with primary emphasis on environmental health functions and public service. This role provides general clerical assistance and departmental support.

Responsibilities include answering calls, directing the public, data entry, filing, permit processing, and maintaining records. The position also assists in meeting coordination for the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board and the Riley County

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• Two years in an administrative role; experience with office practice and public interaction required.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Customer service: answering/directing calls and guiding the public to staff.
• General clerical tasks: word-processing, data entry, filing, scanning, and mail distribution.
• Assist Environmental Health Specialist with pumping reports and application processing.
• Maintain centralized filing systems and records for the department.
• Assist in accounts receivable/payable and petty cash coordination.
• Coordinate and support planning board meetings and minutes.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Excel

Office software

Job description

Riley County, KS is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the Planning & Development Department, with primary emphasis on environmental health functions and public service. This role provides general clerical assistance and departmental support.

Responsibilities include answering calls, directing the public, data entry, filing, permit processing, and maintaining records. The position also assists in meeting coordination for the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board and the Riley County