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Revised February 28, 2024 Washington County, Georgia Board of Commissioners Office Assistant GENERAL NATURE OF WORK The clerk performs a variety of administrative, office support, and other activities for the Board of Commissioners, County Administrator, and others in the office. This position will, at times, act as receptionist and will be a key contact point with the public. EXAMPLES OF WORK Essential Job Function: Maintain records of incoming payments Prepare for invoices. Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Maintain records of Beer and Wine Licenses Maintain files and contracts. Additional Job Functions: Answer the phone. Greet citizens entering the office. Assist scheduling Board of Commissioners meetings and agenda setting including keeping Commissioners’ calendars. Handle commissioners’ training schedules. Assist County Administrator with communications regarding maintenance of County property. Perform additional duties as required. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. Excellent interpersonal skills. Bookkeeping skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Effective verbal and listening communications skills. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Highly effective organizational skills. Effective written communications skills. Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing programs. ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised February 28, 2024 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No supervisory responsibility but the incumbent must be a work facilitator as part of the overall office team. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring workflow and quality. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The incumbent monitors receipts of incoming payments and invoices WORKING CONDITIONS Good working conditions. Little to no exposure to harm or danger. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a standard high school course of study, or its recognized equivalent 2-3 years of experience related to the position are required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Shall meet all requirements of changing state and local laws in regard to qualifications and duties of this position. May require additional training and education as a condition of continuing employment.