NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Administrative Assistant DEPARTMENT: Building / Zoning POSITIONS OPEN: 1 EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL TIME/ CAREER SERVICE/BENEFIT ELIGIBLE POSITION/NON EXEMPT POSITION Iron County is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Building/Zoning Department. This position will work under the guidance and direction of the Iron County Building Official/Zoning Administrator. JOB SUMMARY Performs complex office duties as needed to expedite services provided through the building, maintenance, planning and zoning departments. Provides customer assistance by performing a variety of clerical functions as well as relaying building code and ordinance related information. Performs a variety of complex administrative and clerical duties designed to expedite and execute the data entry, financial dealings, and records management functions of the building, maintenance, planning, and zoning departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) or more years of related professional experience and/or training that includes office procedures, accounting and/or bookkeeping, and advanced clerical responsibilities.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Must possess and maintain valid Utah Driver's License. Must maintain compliance of Iron County Vehicle Policy - including maintaining an acceptable driving record. Attend any required training seminars when needed and/or scheduled. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; basic mathematics; record keeping systems; resources with building and zoning code;
Skill in customer service and public relations; various computer applications (i.e. word processing, data entry, spreadsheet, et.) and systems; basic bookkeeping, accounting;
Ability to follow directions given both verbally and in writing; prioritize and organize responsibilities; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities; distill relevant and useful elements from vast amounts of information; correctly use grammar, spelling and punctuation; understand and follow broad objectives and instructions; recommend new and improved procedures; work unsupervised, as necessary, and accept responsibility for actions; work well under the stress of deadlines; maintain accuracy even when work is frequently interrupted;
Iron County offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Iron County also participates in the Utah State Retirement System and will contribute to the offered retirement plan. In addition, Iron County offers a generous leave plan to include 12 paid holidays as well as vacation and sick leave accrual.
This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Please see full job description for a more detailed list of duties. Iron County is a drug-free workplace successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen. Successful applicants for this position are required to pass a background screening. Prior to submitting an application, please read the directions provided with the Application form found on Iron County's website. Applications must be received on or before the closing date 04/29/2024 prior to close of the posting. APPLICATION FORMS are AVAILABLE AT and are submitted electronically from the website. Iron County Human Resource Office
82 North 100 East Suite 204
Cedar City, UT 84720
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