JOB POSTING FOR CLERK FOR MACON COUNTY BOARD OFFICE

POSITION: Clerk / Receptionist

SALARY: $17500 - $19000 annually

START DATE: To Be Determined

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works cooperatively and jointly with the Planning & Zoning Department, Solid Waste Management Department and County Board Office.
• Serves as the front office receptionist, greeting, directing visitors and answering questions Handles and directs phone calls involving multiple line system.
• Type, file and provide secretarial services for several departments as directed.
• Responsible for filing and processing building permits.
• Receive zoning petitions, prepare notices, track case histories.
• Keep records, process and prepare reports for building inspections.
• Takes and prepares detailed minutes of all zoning hearings.
• Collects, safeguards and then deposits various fees on a timely basis.
• Order and inventory office supplies.
• Process purchase and work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess effective organizational and communication skills, have the ability to deal with the public and to work both independently and in a team environment. Qualified candidates will have professional telephone skills, excellent general office skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Quick Books Pro, and experience using office machines such as faxes, copiers and computers. Preference will be given to individuals having experience in transcription or taking meeting minutes and in computer database creation and management.

APPLICANTS: Submit detailed resume by the close of business on 20 May 2008 to:

Macon County Board Office, Attention: Tara Jaukkuri, Executive Assistant, 141 South Main Street, Room 501, Decatur, IL 62523.