Administrative Assistant I (animal And Rabies Control) - Seiu 73

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Provides logistical support and administrative assistance to one or more supervisors or professional staff members.

Handles routine business situations, problems and questions of procedure in the work of the office according to general instructions, priorities, policies and program goals.

Acts as team leader for a small, localized or specialized group of other clerical support personnel.

Coordinates the distribution of work, and delivery of services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications



* Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

test certificate is required.


* Two (2) years of full-time clerical/administrative work experience is required.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.


* Proficiency in the use and application of basic mathematical skills and calculations relative to office bookkeeping and statistical records.


* Good attention to detail, ability to proof, verify and edit complex data, transcribe and cross reference data from databases and documents.


* Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner on assignments and unresolved business.


* Thorough knowledge of correct business, legal and/or other technical language usage, punctuation and grammar and their proper application to business forms, letters, records, and reports, where applicable.


* Skill and accuracy in the organization and maintenance of extensive file.


* Good communication skills with the ability to gather information from others and make inquiries.

Ability to convey information and explain or describe basic office policy and procedure to others.


* Skill in exercising sound judgment, discretion, and tact relative to problems or situations including staff or external customers.


* Ability to understand and carry out instructions, written and verbal, and accurately relate such instructions in full or part to others.


* Ability to coordinate several tasks and performs well u...