ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – MERIT SYSTEM Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

•MERIT SYSTEM Knox County Government•3.4 Knox County, TN Job Details $17.54 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer service Word processing Writing skills High school diploma or GED Organizational skills 1 year Entry level Time management Office experience Full Job Description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

•MERIT

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Purpose of Job The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative support to the Merit System team. Essential Functions The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the following essential functions: Provides customer service via telephone and email, provides information and answers general questions, makes referrals to other individuals, departments, or forwards call to appropriate persons. Discusses vacancies with applicants and answers various questions regarding the application process. Submits all necessary changes for the application website. Ensures all applications are complete and include all required documents. Maintains current EEOC list for applicant reference. Schedules all applicants for entry-level testing. Distributes daily mail correspondence for the department to the City/County Building. Schedules all meeting rooms with PBA for entry level testing, promotional board testing and board of Directors’ meetings. Filing and maintains applicant and employee files. Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Health Department Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours Perform other duties as required Minimum Training & Qualifications High School diploma or GED. One (1) year experience in an office setting. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Specialized Knowledge N/A Competencies Ability to perform in a position of low complexity Ability to maintain confidentiality of applicant information Excellent customer service skills Strong organizational skills with good time management Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Proficient in use of PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices Ability to use the Microsoft Word processing program Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to engage in occasional periods of light physical activity (