Administrative Assistant Job at Bernalillo County in Albuquerque

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The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and business-related duties in support of a department, drafts correspondences and writes reports, assigns work, and trains entry-level clerical staff. Responds to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.

Job Details

Pay: Rate of pay per hour while on probation $17.60, Union pay rate per hour $17.95.

Department: Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Location: 2312 Arenal SW.

Close Date: 10/08/2025.

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.
• Maintain records pertaining to daily transactions and business detail of the department.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Draft responses to correspondence; research and write periodic and special interest reports reflecting the operation and functions of the department.
• Provide typing/word processing assistance for the department; answer telephone, transfer calls and take messages when necessary.
• Attend meetings as a representative of the department as assigned.
• Responsible for maintenance of department files.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and progressively responsible past work experience in an office/clerical setting.

Supplemental Information

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE: The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess and maintain a New Mexico driver’s license.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS: All essential duties are performed indoors, in a temperature-controlled environment, on an even surface.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS: Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, photocopy machine, fax machine, and calculator.

Bernalillo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.