Wheaton, IL – Administrative Assistant

Salary: $65,000.00 – $71,000.00 Annually

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Department: Stormwater Management Department

We are pleased to offer the job opportunity of Administrative Assistant in the Stormwater Department. This position performs diversified and confidential administrative duties requiring knowledge of departmental and organizational policies and practices.

Du Page Countyis  an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

• Serves as liaison with both internal and external contacts regarding administrative issues such as purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations
• Screens and/or answers questions for the Department Head, Elected Official or County Board Staff or routes to the appropriate staff member; may prepare a daily appointment schedule or keep a calendar for Department Head or Elected Official
• Receives visitors, schedules appointments and arranges meetings
• Works with administrators and managers to keep them informed of department issues
• Follows through on constituent and information requests, projects and pending matters with limited direction
• Organizes and expedites flow of work through the office
• Coordinates special departmental projects involving research and investigation
• Develops policies and procedures related to the functions of the department
• Participates in management planning meetings and related activities
• Provides secretarial support to a board or committee
• Organizes and maintains files for the Department Head or Elected Official
• Prepares County resolutions, letters and memoranda for signature
• Assists in departmental budget preparation and control activities by gathering data
• May prepare departmental payroll change forms, certifications, etc.
• Managers office supplies, prepares requisitions for the purchase of materials and supplies
• Organizes and prepares documents requiring the integration of multiple department technology and software applications
• Files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods
• Act as a lead worker or supervise subordinate staff
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience performing a variety of administrative responsibilities including, budget preparation, public relations, personnel or office management
• Two (2) years of supervisory responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

A pre-employment background check is required.
Testing for Word and Excel is required along with a writing exercise.