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Administrative Assistant

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Luzerne County

Wilkes-Barre, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Job Description

JOB This is staff work performing varied assignments as an assistant to the department or agency head.

This employee is responsible for performing a wide variety of staff assignments, many of which have a significant effect upon departmental policy. Work includes analyzing administrative operations, developing and installing work standards and procedures, conducting independent research, preparing detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations and performing various public relations and liaison duties. Assignments usually require familiarity with the functions of the department in which the employee is employed.

Since all positions in this class involve a staff relationship to a department or agency head, supervision is not normally exercised over their employees. Assignments are carried out with considerable initiative and• independence, but work is reviewed through conferences and evaluation of results obtained.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Studies and analyzes operational procedures, prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations. Assists in developing departmental programs and policies. Maintains records and files of reports and studies. Performs varied public relations duties including preparing news releases and the writing and delivering of speeches. Meet with community groups to explain county program(s) and engender public interest and participation. Supervises the clerical staff. Reviews and replies to correspondence. Provides staff assistance to an administrative board or commission by preparing agendas, maintaining records, and prepares reports or edits orders for overseers. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other governmental agencies. Prepares budget estimates and various other fiscal and statistical reports. Performs related work as required. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED TWO (2) years experience in related office, Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.