Position: Office Assistant
Department: Engineering

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hr.

Nature of Work:
This is secretarial and clerical work that involves a wide variety of activities in assisting the manager of a division. Work is under general supervision, but employee should be able to work independently on daily activities, with initiative, independent judgment and discretion in all duties. Work involves considerable amount of contact with the public.

Examples of Work:
• Type confidential correspondence, invoices, lease contracts, and other materials.
• Composes and types routine memos and letters.
• Enters information on computer. Accesses computer files for specialized information.
• Answers the telephone, interviews, screens, and refers callers as needed. Answers various inquiries and provides information on departmental services and functions.
• Maintains appointment schedules, orders office supplies, opens mail and distributes accordingly.
• Performs duties unique to the department, division, or office that are not of a clerical nature.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Considerable experience in responsible secretarial work or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment such as, computer, printer, and calculator.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to type 30-40 WPM.
• Experience and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.