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Administrative Assistant II

City Of Charleston, Charleston, SC, United States


Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $43,621.50 - $45,357.00 Hourly: $22.37 - $23.26
Job Description

In this role, you will schedule appointments, give information to callers, and otherwise relieve division employees of clerical work and minor administrative tasks by performing the duties listed below.
Reads and routes incoming divisional mail.
Proofreads documents, records, and forms.
Composes and types routine correspondence.
Organizes and maintains file system, and files correspondence and other records.
Greets scheduled visitors and conducts to appropriate area or person.
Conducts research, and compiles and types statistical reports.
Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
Orders and maintains supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word or similar software Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch.
Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of IFAS financial software or similar financial systems.
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website.
The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.