Executive Assistant to the County Manager

Summary

The position offers executive and clerical support to the County Manager and oversees and backs up the front desk position and ensures compliance with all County administrative and procedural requirements. In addition, assist with Indigent Health Care claim processing. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Manager and the County Manager determines objectives, priorities and deadlines. This employee is classified as FLSA Exempt and uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents, established policies and procedures or directives given by the County Manager and may be tasked to relay and direct County Manager’s directives to Departments Heads, Supervisors and employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications or a related field required.

• Two (2) years of experience in an executive business environment required, three (3) to five (5) years preferred.

• Ability to transcribe material by tape, use proper English grammar in correspondence. Perform a variety of office duties involving various departments and personnel.

• Ability to understand and communicate in English oral and in written. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

• One (1) to three (3) years of Management experience preferred.

• Strong organizational and computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.

• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion on tasks and projects.

• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job assignments.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Typing speed of 55 words per minute or better preferred.

• Ability to perform the essential duties as listed below.

• Ability to work in the work conditions described below.

• Ability to work with the equipment, tools, and materials listed below.

Benefits

Curry County contributes 21.66% and employee contributes 6.79% each pay period into the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Curry County pays 80% of medical premiums. Dental Vision and Disability Insurance offered as well. Curry County provides a $50000 life insurance policy for all employees. Dependent and Spouse Life Insurance Benefits available. 12.5 paid Holidays per year. 8 hours Personal Day per year. 80 hours Paid Vacation per year. 96 hours Paid Sick Leave per year.

Disclaimer

NOTICE - In making this application for employment with Curry County I understand and agree that: 1. Any misrepresentations made by me in this application will be sufficient cause not to hire or cause to terminate my employment; 2. As a condition of employment I am to be governed by all County ordinances rules policies and procedures; 3. Refusal to submit to search by authorized personnel of my person or property while on County premises is grounds for discharge; 4. As a condition of employment I must pass a physical examination a drug/alcohol test and submit to random testing as prescribed by County policy. I authorize Curry County to investigate all statements made in this application. I agree not to hold Curry County or any of my previous employers or references liable in any matter concerning the information they may provide. Curry County desires to obtain the best possible employees and affords equal opportunities for employment to all. Curry County does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability.

Application Special Instructions

If you would like your application to be processed it is required that you upload a current driving record GED Certificate/Diploma/OR Transcripts as well as the required documents listed below. Should you need any assistance with this process please contact our office at 575-763-6016. Please print, complete, and upload the waiver below. This must be notarized when submitting. Release of Information Waiver.pdf. Please print complete and upload the Certification form for Veterans' Interviews below. Certification form for Veterans' Interviews.pdf Please print complete and upload the job description below. Admin - Executive Assistant to County Mgr 2022.pdf