Administrative Assistant (Administration) in PALMYRA, New Jersey at BURLINGTON COUNTY BRIDGE COMMISSION

Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Full Time (non-union)

Department: Administration

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to help facilitate the efficient operation of the Burlington County Bridge Commission.

Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Wage: $21.64 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Atthe direction of the Executive Director, retrieves information as requestedfrom records, emails, minutes, or other related documents; prepares writtensummaries of data when needed.
• Respondsto and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Maintainsoffice supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
• Whennecessary, must be able to become a backup cashier for both the Palmyra andBurlington administration locations.
• Provideadministrative support and effectively communicate with all Commissiondepartments, including Maintenance, I.T., Operations, Administration, andPolice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Abilityto perform in an office environment, sit at a desk for prolonged periods, andwork on a computer.
• Abilityto lift at least 10 pounds.
• Ifrequired, must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision insurances
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

If eligible, full-time employees must be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) through the Division of Pensions & Benefits

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

"New Jersey First Act"

As a condition of employment, pursuant to the “New Jersey First Act”, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, you must have your principal place of residence in and be a bona fide resident of the State of New Jersey. Except where exemptions may apply, any new employee who does not reside in New Jersey will have 365 days to establish residency with the State.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Burlington County Bridge Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.