Administrative Assistant III

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Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.

Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period at the discretion of Comal County.

The Administrative Assistant III of Comal County Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office falls under the direct supervision of the Extension Agent. Responsibilities include maintaining a business atmosphere that creates a feeling of goodwill to the public through courteous treatment and efficient service.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include:

• Receptionist public relations opens office on time and remains on duty throughout office hours.
• Directs all incoming and outgoing mail to appropriate areas.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and directs the calls to appropriate agent.
• Composes letters memoranda reports and other materials.
• Maintains office records and files.
• Assists support organizations with reports and expense accounts.
• Maintains email and mailing lists for newsletters and correspondence.
• Inventories and orders supplies and publications.
• Works and manages maintenance of office machines.
• Works with special programs.
• Research and maintains Comal County Texas AgriLife Extension Service web site and social media.
• Proficient in Microsoft Ofice Suite.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Proficient in typing Microsoft Office Suite and operating the below listed tools and equipment. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and county employees; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information; ability to understand and follow instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Requires frequent use of personal computer including Microsoft Office fax machine and extensive software skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read write and understand the English language.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision with correction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application any pre-employment testing the interview process or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your inquires to Comal County Human Resources at or.