The following generally describes the knowledge and ability to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Administrative Assistant I
General principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, personnel and purchasing practices; methods of research and statistical data collection; modern office methodologies.

Administrative Assistant II
County policies, rules, and regulations; budget development and control; public and community relations; grant development and administration; administrative analysis; office management methods and procedures; principles of supervision, training and staff evaluation; purchasing practices, complex public agency accounting procedures.

Skill and Ability to:

Administrative Assistant I
Accurately gather and analyze data; organize and write reports; prepare and present recommendations before individuals and groups. Prepare documents, visual aids, and other related items for use in oral and written presentations. Effectively operate a variety of modern office machines, including personal computers, do independent research and data collections for use in budget preparation and program management activities, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Administrative Assistant II
Plan, organize, manage and perform administrative functions; exercise significant responsibility in the development and maintenance of the budget; gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and records; use a personal computer and appropriate software for administrative services functions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Administrative Assistant I
High school diploma or equivalent; five (5) years of advanced-level clerical or bookkeeping experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Administrative Assistant II
High school diploma or equivalent; seven (7)years of advanced-level administrative and fiscal experience, preferably including experience in grant development and administration; or equivalent combination of training and experience.