Administrative Assistant I

Chatham County Government

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Administrative Assistant I in Parks and Recreation

Bring your clerical or administrative assistant experience to Chatham County Government.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, you will:

• Perform various technical, clerical, and routine administrative work.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, lists, and other documents accurately and reliably.
• Interpret and apply departmental rules, policies, and regulations per prescribed procedures and guidelines.
• Use your customer service and communication skills on the phone and as you receive and greet visitors to the Department.
• Perform work that requires initiative, independent judgment, and discretion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least two (2) years of experience in a general clerical or administrative assistant role; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Keyboarding and clerical testing will be required during the interview process for selected candidates.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.