Opening Date: 4/27/2021 Open Until Filled First Review Date: 5/11/2021

Department: Community Development Hourly Wage: $20.16

Job Summary

This classification is primarily responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to staff within the department and the public to insure the needs of the public are met in a positive, timely and efficient manner. Employees may be assigned general responsibilities or be assigned to a specific function within the department.

Examples of Duties

Communicate and assist the public by correspondence, telephone, or in person that may include; responding to questions, directing inquiries, providing information or processing documents. Maintain manual and electronic data files and systems for tracking processes and maintaining records. Schedule meetings and/or hearings for self or others to meet with public to review documentation, determine eligibility, issue permits or vouchers. Receive and receipt fees. Process applications based on review and confirmation of eligibility and documentation. Maintain and disburse forms and public information. Research records and data for information and historical documentation. Prepare reports, minutes and correspondence from data provided or researched. Receipt, deposit and account for cash received from a variety of funds. Maintain records for substantiation of disbursement of funds, grants, allocations. Maintain schedule of conference and meeting rooms. Prepare agendas, notify participants and coordinate internal and external meetings. Assist other clerical and administrative staff with responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities, required to perform the job.
High school diploma or equivalency and minimum two years clerical experience working with the public in a positive environment providing information and/or assistance, preferably in a public agency providing like services.

Application & Selection Process

Applicants are required to submit a Mason County Application. The completed application may include additional pages of employment history using the application format, and a resume may be attached. The completed application will be used as the primary document to determine if minimum qualifications are met for this recruitment. Misrepresentation, incomplete, or inaccurate entries may be the cause of application rejection, removal from the employment list, or discharge from county service. Applicants will be screened based upon education and experience, and the top candidates will be scheduled for interviews. Selection factors will include demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the particular position. Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please read the reverse side for additional information. This selection process may be subject to change.