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Position Overview
The Director of the Kankakee County ETSB is seeking a part-time, dependable Executive Administrative Assistant to help keep our 9-1-1 center running smoothly behind the scenes. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, competent with spreadsheets, and able to multitask, you’ll be a great fit. This role supports leadership with payroll, billing, FOIA requests, budgeting, vendor coordination, and day-to-day administrative operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Process payroll for telecommunications staff.
• Prepare and track bills, invoices, claims, and revenue.
• Generate and maintain financial and administrative documents.
• Support KanComm and ETSB annual budget management.
• Maintain organized records.
• Assist with Emergency Telephone Systems Act (ETSA) and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)-related requirements.
• Provide admin support: correspondence, meeting prep, data entry, scheduling, and the like.
• Coordinate with vendors, county departments, and partner agencies.
• Process and submit FOIA requests.
Required Skills & Qualifications • Basic accounting and light bookkeeping skills. • Payroll and HR administrative knowledge. • Have or willing to obtain knowledge of ETSA requirements and PSAP operations. • Familiarity with government and external auditing processes. • Strong Microsoft 365 skills, especially, but not limited to Microsoft Excel. • Excellent organizational habits and attention to detail. • Ability to self learn and navigate vendor systems, resources, and tools. • Ability to retain and comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) certifications and training. • Knowledge of FOIA/OMA regulations and requirements. • Ability to work efficiently under high auditory stimulation in a 9 1 1 environment. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • High level of reliability, trustworthiness, a must
Education & Preferred Background • Associate’s degree preferred (business, accounting, public administration, etc.). • Experience in government or public safety preferred. • Equivalent education/experience combinations considered.
Please submit a résumé and cover letter to: Jessica Robinson, Director The Kankakee County ETSB / KanComm 2380 W Station St Kankakee, IL 60901 jrobinson@kankakeecountyil.gov KANKAKEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER