Office Assistant IV-Health Dept, Job# 1183-1

Job Opportunity Announcement

Job Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT IV Job #1183-1-Health Department 

Application Dates: Open Until Filled 

Salary Range/Pay Rate: $39,900 - $43,800 (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits package available.

The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Office Assistant IV. This position provides Highly responsible clerical work involving making independent decisions on problems encountered within the assigned work.; including but not limited to: typing, composing, and proofreading memorandums, letters, reports, charts, and other documents; processing information requests; resolves problems within the framework of established policies, procedures, laws, and ordinances; providing operational supervision or guidance to other clerical employees and participates in their duties as necessary; maintaining a variety of detailed records and files; prepares a variety of detailed reports; processing applications from clients for specific governmental assistance programs, which may include verifying employment or income of clients; and verifying collections from clients for specific programs and prepares bank deposits; processes the payment of invoices.

About Us
Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state’s largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,250 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Requires considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and applications; considerable knowledge of departmental programs and policies; considerable knowledge and ability to proofread, use correct grammar, vocabulary, and spelling; skill in operating personal computers and related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with proficiency; ability to plan, organize and operationally supervise the work of subordinate clerical employees; ability to analyze and record information and to balance figures; ability to organize, compile, and summarize information in an effective format; ability to apply independently specific laws, departmental rules and regulations relating to verifying, processing and maintaining records and documents; and ability to answer most inquiries and questions independently.
Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and two years of clerical experience, preferably supplemented by community college courses related to personal computer use, business administration and/or courses related to medical office technology; proficient computer skills using email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office programs are necessary; bi-lingual Spanish skills preferred.

Application
Apply online at www.rowancountync.gov/jobs.

Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at 704-216-8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position. Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.