Executive Assistant/Public Health bei Muskegon County, MI

About the Department

Under general direction, the Public Health Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Public Health Director and senior management staff. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of complex administrative, technical, and confidential duties requiring sound judgment, discretion, and a thorough understanding of public health operations.

The role demands a high degree of professionalism, autonomy, and initiative, with the ability to manage sensitive information and perform tasks with minimal supervision. The Executive Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of executive-level operations within the department.

Position Duties

      1.  Possess an Associate’s degree in a business program from an accredited university, college, or business school; AND

Have a minimum of two (2) years recent, full-time, progressively responsible secretarial experience; OR

Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the general Educational Development Test (GED); AND

Have a minimum of four (4) years recent, full-time, progressively responsible secretarial experience.

2.  Possess a valid driver’s license. 

Minimum Qualifications

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasionally lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this classification generally works within the administrative office of Public Health, although travel to other county and state locations may be required.

Other Qualifications

EVALUATION CONTENT
Office Proficiency Assessment Exam 100% - To evaluate applicants in basic Word, basic Excel, proof reading, alphabetic filing, and numeric filing. 

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. 
 
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
 
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.