Office Assistant III

Position:       Office Assistant III Position #5310-205-18, Permanent Full-time   Salary:           Grade 59        $33,441   (Ashe County employees with longevity will receive salary increases contingent upon their length of employment with Ashe County.)   Application Period:  September 6, 2023 – September 13, 2023   NCFAST EXPERIENCE PREFERRED   BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH / SPANISH IS PREFERRED   JOB DUTIES: Employees in this position will perform a variety of office assistant tasks as generalists in support of administrative, program or technical operations. Employees will perform a variety of ongoing work functions that include a diversity of records, reports, and filing activities. This position includes public contact, office equipment operation, composition, and other general office duties. Work requires a knowledge and use of applicable office equipment systems and related technology.  Excellent computer skills are essential as this employee will be using several software programs such as NCFAST, a document management system, and others.  Work requires a general knowledge of agency policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs functions and services. Employee is required to open or assist in the operation of a community shelter in the event of an emergency.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices.  General knowledge of and ability to use correct spelling, punctuation and specialized vocabulary; ability to proofread.  General knowledge of office accounting and record keeping procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment. Ability to learn and apply a variety of guidelines applicable to the work process.  Ability to use a variety of office equipment.  Ability to work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties.  Ability to record and compile information based on general guidelines.   MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant / secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.   APPLICATION PROCESS:  All applications must include a signed State Application for employment (PD 107 located on the Ashe County website), a cover letter, resume, and a copy of transcript from the institution where the applicant received the highest degree. An official transcript will be required upon employment. Completed applications must be submitted to the Ashe County Department of Social Services. Applications may be dropped off in person or mailed to 150 Government Circle, Suite 1400, Jefferson, NC  28640 (Attn: Angie Ritter); submitted by fax to Angie Ritter at 336-846-5779 or emailed to angieritter@ashecountygov.com.   All documents must be received prior to the 5 p.m. deadline on September 13, 2023. Incomplete applications or applications received after 5 p.m. on September 13, 2023, will not be accepted.  Applicants will be given credit only for information provided in response to this announcement.  No additional information will be solicited or considered by this office.  Verification for education and work experience is taken solely from information listed on the application Form PD-107.  Applicants will not automatically be given credit based on their position title.   SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will include use of a structured interview to select the best applicant for the position.  Applications are rated by the Office of State Human Resources for training and experience.  Candidates will be subjected to a background check and drug screening.   ASHE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER