LENOIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT V (DIRECTOR’S OFFICE) SALARY GRADE: 61 DATE: September 15, 2014 SALARY RANGE: $23,735 - $41,882 POSITION NO: 5310-04-332 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and clerical support to the County Director of Social Services in the areas of administration, personnel and fiscal management. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good typing and organizational skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Individual must also possess good listening skills and be able to work in an environment consisting of highly confidential and sensitive matters. Must be skilled in Word, Excel, E-mail, and Internet and proficient in the use of office machines and various software. Must be successful in completing the necessary tasks involved in this position. This employee must have a clear understanding of the mission and purpose of a public social services agency, with a general working knowledge of all agency programs and services and community resources. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills and abilities gained through at least three years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or completion of a two-year secretarial science or business administrative program with one year of experience as described above; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Past experience in personnel, budgets, and working with the public is essential. Experience in office management would be ideal. This employee will need to be a Notary. APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position should make application to April Conner Martin, Lenoir County Human Resources Department, PO Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502. All outside applicants must make application with and be referred by the Division of Employment Security (DES). State application, PD-107 is required. Incomplete or unsigned applications, and applications received after the closing date will not be processed. This agency utilizes the structured interview process. ***Portfolio from Job Link Center preferred, which includes the following: (PD107, typing test, CRC or Keytrain Preassessment scores and resume.) Contact Job Link Center in Greene, Jones or Lenoir County for additional information. Submit these items to April Conner Martin as noted in the application process. CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2014 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER