Administrative Assistant

Full Time
Foley, AL
$14.90 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
Position Description


The Administrative Support Specialist I position is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of the offices of the Planning and Zoning Department. Other related duties may be assigned by the Director, and may be specific to the office in which the position is located.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide information to the public regarding Planning and Zoning related issues.
  • Interact with the public via phone, fax and face-to-face contact.
  • Filing various forms and applications.
  • Prepare agenda items for County Commission meetings.
  • Print and bind Zoning Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan volumes.
  • Send agendas to all Planning Commission members, County Commissioners, Legal Department, Subdivision and Planning personnel.
  • Receive and regulate budget items and balance funds.
  • Make deposits and prepare monthly reports.
  • Accept applications and input on database for all planning and zoning related items including: land use certificates, rezoning, conditional uses, variances, signs, land disturbance, special exceptions, location verifications and appeals.
  • Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to accept and process Zoning Verification Applications for public and County offices.
  • Process location verifications and related information for public and County offices.
  • Responsible for ordering supplies for Planning Department offices.
  • Distribute mail to Planning Department.
  • Prepare official correspondence for the Director and other staff members.
  • Schedule meetings for Director and staff with the public, applicants and other county staff.
  • Attend meetings of the Planning Commission and Boards of Adjustment if needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Planning Director and County Administrator.

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Willing to work non-standard hours as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
  • Ability to understand and apply County regulations in the review of plans.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in GIS software.
  • Knowledge and skills to use computer programs.
  • Writing skills to handle office correspondence.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.

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