Bilingual Administrative Assistant - Environmental Health

Bilingual Administrative AssistantHours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate! The Bilingual Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of on-going and developing programmatic functions which will include administrative processes, scheduling and preparing work files for inspectors. Primary Responsibilities:Serve as initial point of contact at front desk Answer phone and responds to voicemails and record requests Schedule incoming work for Environmental Health Specialists Process financial deposits Order and receive supplies Intake applications and plans Process payments Assist department in performing a variety of administrative services for Environmental Health Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 2 or more years of professional administrative office experience required. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Must pass bilingual assessment pre-hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic Ability to follow and apply policies and procedures Possess ability to make arithmetical calculations and set up forms and statistical tables Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, and general public Must have intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Products, Excel and Word Our Mission: To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action. Our Vision: We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments. CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.