Administrative Assistant I

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

Are you passionate about ensuring fair and accessible elections? Chatham County Voter Registration is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant I to join our team! This position is ideal for someone with experience in administrative tasks and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Examples of Duties

• Update County voter records, process new registration applications, and make other necessary changes.
• Provide prompt and courteous assistance to the public by phone and in person.
• Perform technical, clerical, and administrative support duties, including filing documents in alphabetical and/or numerical order, assisting with the scanning process, and verifying voting location by computer and district/precinct map.
• Manage a satellite early voting location during election cycles.
• Work a nontraditional schedule (7:00 am - 8:00 pm), including Saturdays and Sundays, during election cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least one (1) year of administrative assistant, clerical, or related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including a fax machine, copier, and scanner.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.