Administrative Assistant III

Performs advanced coordination work, assisting in various specialized projects/programs for a large department. Responsible for planning and directing operational programs, in which coordination and administrative supervision are the most important aspects of the work. Work involves assisting the Director in overall administration and management. Assists with onboarding new Department employees. Coordinates both internal and external meetings. Assists with the Department Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Time Entry Assistant (TEA). Serves as backup for checking and approving Department payroll. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible office experience, which includes six (6) months reviewing, overseeing, and leading the work of others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with elected officials and public boards (must specify on application),
• Experience using MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access,
• Experience using HRIS (must specify on application),
• Experience coordinating database design/entry/tracking (must specify on application),
• Experience attending meetings and composing meeting minutes (must specify on application), and
• Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

NOTE: It is not necessary for County employees to submit another application for this position if you applied 10/19/26 - 10/26/26.