Administrative Assistant I

Administrative Clerk

Guilford County Government is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.

The Administrative Clerk provides general administrative and clerical support to a department within the organization or the organization as a whole. Essential duties and tasks include complex operation of a computer to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc. into final form; performing complex manipulations of the data requiring thorough knowledge of the associated hardware and software utilized; preparing narrative, statistical or tabular material; preparing, editing or coordinating development of reports or other printed materials; assisting in the monitoring of the department or area budget; providing training and guidance to lower level office support staff; interpreting policies, procedures and regulations for lower-level staff and members of the public; resolving problems and questions by using and interpreting established policies and procedures; and communicating by phone, letter, memo or computer with other staff, agency clientele or members of the public.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an Associates degree, or a High School diploma or GED and one year of office support experience. Transcripts are required.

This position may require driving for county business such as attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business, proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.