Administrative Assistant for Governmental Agency
Palm Springs, CA 92262 United States of America
Job Description
Our client is looking for a temporary Administrative Assistant to perform the following duties:
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Perform a wide variety of general clerical and office work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed files, logs, manuals and records; verify accuracy of information.
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Prepare routine correspondence, forms, reports, correspondence, and memoranda using word processing software that is similar to Microsoft Office suite of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
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Perform routine clerical and logistical support tasks in preparation for meetings; arrange and schedule meetings; deliver and pick-up documents.
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Maintain routine records.
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Receive and record payments and issue receipts; receive monies as payment for various fees or services; issue documents and prepare receipts according to established procedures.
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Operate office equipment including copiers, facsimile machines and computers; input and retrieve data and text; organize and maintain records storage and filing.
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Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
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Maintain a calendar of activities, meetings and various events for the assigned department or division.
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Answer telephone; screen and route calls to appropriate personnel. Provide front counter assistance including providing information; respond to and resolve complaints and requests for information.
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Organize and manage efficiency of the department; prepare and/or organize files, order supplies, process and distribute mail.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
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Basic departmental policies and procedures desired.
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Basic clerical accounting principles and procedures.
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Principles and procedures of record keeping.
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Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette.
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All tools, equipment, procedures and safety precautions for the division.
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Safety practices and procedures.
Ability to:
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Type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance.
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Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
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Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
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Learn to interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
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Work independently without supervision.
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience.
Full-Time
Pay = $20/hr
Meet Your Recruiter

Angela Wingfield
Office Manager/Recruiter
Angela Wingfield
Office Manager/Recruiter
I love working with job seekers! As the office manager for Proper Solutions, I wear many hats and recruiting is my favorite. Living in the Coachella Valley for the last 30+ years has allowed me to build relationships with many local business and leaders. Please feel free to reach out via email angela@propersolutions.biz I look forward to hearing from you!