Mahaska County Courthouse

Administrative Assistant

  • Department: Mahaska County Conservation Board
  • Status: Full Time
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Reports To: Executive Director
  • Post Date: July 17, 2024 at 8:00 pm
  • Application Deadline: July 29, 2024 at 12:30 am

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant is a full-time non-exempt, at will employee of the Mahaska County Conservation Board.  This position will have a probationary period of six (6) months.  The Administrative Assistant carries out assigned routine duties relating to office operation, public information, and general administration under the supervision of the Executive Director.  The Administrative Assistant assists the Director and staff by completing special tasks and projects as assigned.  Tasks and projects include but are not limited to; general park maintenance such as mowing, trimming, and cleaning.  This position is responsible for performing janitorial duties in offices, restrooms, and nature center.  This position is also responsible for scheduling, inspections, collecting fees, and janitorial duties for the cabin facilities.  The Administrative Assistant shall track and schedule all rentals of watercraft, shelters, and agricultural habitat equipment. The position will also assist the Naturalist with public programs and management of social media and volunteer coordination.

Specific Duties:

  • Attends Board and staff meetings and records meeting notes,
  • Performs varied office administrative tasks.  Accurately preparing correspondence, documents, reports, forms, records, articles, and other materials,
  • Prepares bills and claims for submission,
  • Maintains all schedules for the watercraft, shelters, agricultural habitat equipment, and cabins,
  • Maintains social media sites and MCCB website,
  • Collects all fees for rentals,
  • Completes inspections and clean-up of cabin facilities and surrounding areas, documenting infractions,
  • Performs general park maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding etc. upon request,

Job Requirements

An associate degree as an Administrative Assistant or related field is required; or one to three years’ experience in a related field, or the equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Abilities, Skills:

  • Have a general knowledge of conservation techniques and principles; or have the desire and attitude to both learn and apply conservation techniques where applicable,
  • Uses independent judgment to solve problems,
  • Ability to interact with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and public officials in a friendly and courteous manner,
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365,
  • Must have excellent oral and written communications skills,
  • Knowledge and background in conservation preferred,
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs 

 

Job Hours

Hours of Work:

  • Generally, 40 hours per week during a seven (7) day period.  May be required to work additional hours on weekends or during the week. Weekly schedule may vary depending upon department needs

Applications & Related Files

Additional Information

Please send cover letter, Resume and cover letter to:

Chris Clingan, Executive Director 
Mahaska County Conservation Board
2342 Hwy 92
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

Or 

Email: Clingan@Mahaskacountyia.gov 

 

Mahaska County County is an Equal Oppurtunity Employer

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