Administrative Assistant IV

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Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge and understanding of the programs or activities of the unit served, as well as of the county and departmental administrative guides; Position may require knowledge of basic principles and methods of a technical or professional field. Math Skills Basic math skills. Word Processing/Typing Intermediate skills in use of applicable Microsoft Office Word. PC Skills Intermediate skills in the use of applicable Microsoft Office Suite software; Intermediate skills in the use of agency specific software applications. Communication Ability to communicate well through written and oral means. Information Abilities Ability to gather, integrate, and analyze simple data. Interpersonal Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both external and internal contacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and three years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s). CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Additional work schedule requirements: This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work overtime during peak seasons or as business needs demand. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in at least one of the assigned functional areas. Three years of experience working with state and local law regarding the assessment of tangible property taxes. Two years of experience working directly with the public, assisting internal and external customers. One or more years of experience handling difficult conversations and overcoming objections. Two or more years of experience in discovery, research, and investigation skills, with ability to analyze findings. One or more years of e xperience navigating the personal property systems and a willingness to learn new applications and systems as needed. Experience meeting multiple deadlines; preparing and maintaining accurate records; working in a fast-paced environment; operating office equipment; providing high level customer service; exercising considerable tact and courtesy when dealing with citizens and handling confidential information; working in a team environment. Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary; however, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items less than 5 pounds. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Work requires continuous hours of driving county issued vehicles. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE : Panel interview and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home ( including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-LD1
• Three years of experience in at least one of the assigned functional areas.
• Three years of experience working with state and local law regarding the assessment of tangible property taxes.
• Two years of experience working directly with the public, assisting internal and external customers.
• One or more years of experience handling difficult conversations and overcoming objections.
• Two or more years of experience in discovery, research, and investigation skills, with ability to analyze findings.
• One or more years of e xperience navigating the personal property systems and a willingness to learn new applications and systems as needed.
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines; preparing and maintaining accurate records; working in a fast-paced environment; operating office equipment; providing high level customer service; exercising considerable tact and courtesy when dealing with citizens and handling confidential information; working in a team environment.
• Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities Please click here for a summary of our benefits. NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage . Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits
• Merit Positions
• Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities
• NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
• For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage .
• Non-Merit Positions
• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Program
• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits
• No benefits

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