Mosquito Control Secretary

PLEASE NOTE: Recruiting is now taking place for the position indicated below. If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please contact the Orange County Human Resource Department at 123 S. 6th Street; Orange, TX 77630 or call 409-882-7858.

PLEASE NOTE:

**Follow link to apply directly on Orange County website : https://www.co.orange.tx.us/jobs

Job Title: Secretary

Department: Orange County Mosquito Control District

Posting Date: April 2, 2023

Grade: Part Time/Seasonal

Salary: $14.00/HR

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing direct assistance to the Director. This position performs routine office procedures such as, filing, typing, data entry, reports, assists the public and interfaces with other departments as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Serve as the first contact with public by answering service request calls and explaining routine operations to the public. Interface with all County Offices as needed. Perform general administrative duties to include: type all routine correspondence, data entry, maintain office supply inventory, file departmental records and light cleaning. Other duties may be assigned.

Computer Skills: Must have skills in using a computer for word processing. 2-3 years experience using WordPerfect, Excel software programs is preferred.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. 2-3 years experience in the field of clerical, secretarial or related experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT: Working conditions; office, regular hours.

SPECIFIC SKILLS: Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with both co-workers and the public.

Skills in the proper use of punctuation, sentence structure, grammar and spelling.

OTHER: Must be of good moral character. Must be dependable and responsible.

Any Applicant Tentatively Selected for This Position Will Be Required to Submit to Testing To Screen For Illegal Drug Use Prior To Employment.

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin or disability.”

Application may be returned to Orange County Human Resources Department located at 123 S. 6th Street, Orange TX, 77630 or emailed to mpruett@co.orange.tx.us

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person