Description

This is an administrative support position under the general supervision of the Director of Planning. The employee performs a variety of administrative support responsibilities for the Planning Department, and is expected to provide a positive first impression to visitors and callers to the Department.

Requirements

High school completion plus minimum one year of relevant experience required, preferably in an administrative support function where communicating and working effectively with customers/public required. Additional training and/or experience with common office software and computer business applications, and good telephone etiquette, preferred.

Ability to organize and prioritize work, concentrate, focus on details, and interpret, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions as required. Must be able to work independently scheduling and producing work accurately and on a timely basis in an environment where frequent interruptions occur.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact successfully with other Township personnel, Ada Township residents, general public and other visitors to the Township offices.

Experience working for a local government is desirable, especially a local planning and zoning department, including experience in preparing minutes of board/commission meetings.

Must possess valid driver’s license.