Objectives

Performs duties relating to administrative assistant functions for the Knox County Airport Authority. Reports to the Knox County Airport Manager.

Essential Functions

• Proficient typist with attention to detail, composing various correspondence and reports, as well as preparing and sending mailings.
• Record, transcribe and prepare monthly meeting minutes for the Knox County Airport board meeting; other reports as requested, with a sensitivity to confidential matters and information.
• Organize and maintain existing airport files, both electronic and hard copy; create new files.
• Help prepare the annual budget; complete purchase orders and submit invoices for payment; verify prices and obtain quotes; order supplies and equipment; and monitor expenditures.
• Maintain the Knox County Airport Authority website.
• Answer phones (in office and mobile phone on occasion) and take messages; record and circulation accurate communications to personnel.
• Attend and participate in Knox County Airport Authority board meetings.
• Travel off-site to various locations for events and errands.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to get along with others.

Job Standards

Associate degree from two-year college (or equivalent) preferred; or six months to one-year Administrative Assistant or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Supplemental Information

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related non-essential functions as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Equipment:

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment. Individual uses appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform job requirements in a reasonable amount of time with minimum supervision/guidance.
• Strong communication skills. Communicate effectively and courteously with Park District personnel, Board members, volunteers and the public.  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills, define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions using judgment, and analytical skills;
• Proficiency in grammar, writing, mathematical skills, spelling, and punctuation;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Proficiency with computers including use of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point. Ability to use Google Docs.
• Ability to calculate figures using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.

Work consisting of complex, varied, standardized and non-standardized tasks requiring application of numerous laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Individual must be able to professionally address and work with diverse populations.

RESPONSIBILITY

Individual must demonstrate multi-tasking and organizational skills. Individual must adhere to departmental rules and procedures regarding confidentiality due to the nature of information that is accessed. Individual makes choices or decisions without supervisory input on most daily activities, such as establishing priorities. Supervisor does provide general guidance, but allows the individual the ability to plan the procedures and methods to accomplish objectives. Individual must perform as a team player.

Errors in work may cause inaccuracies in reports, records, or technical data resulting in inaccurate or incomplete information.

Contact is with co-workers, employees from public and private sector organizations and the public. The purpose of these contacts is to guide and direct, check on progress of work assigned, coordinating services, and job development/referrals, make recommendations and handle questions about department, programs and client concerns.

Physical Requirements: Individual performs light work, which may require lifting up to twenty-five(25)  pounds occasionally. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Physical Activity: Individual performs the following physical activities: standing, sitting, walking, manual dexterity, grasping, bending, reaching, talking, and listening.

Visual Activity: Individual may perform computer work for long periods of time.

Job Location: Ability to work in an office environment with moderate noise from standard office equipment, and on occasion work in outdoor weather conditions and be exposed to noise.