Under supervision of the Conservation Director, serve as receptionist and provide general information to the public regarding Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) areas and policies.  Perform a variety of clerical duties and provide general office support services. Work on special projects as assigned.

• Current office practices and procedures
• Recordkeeping and filing systems
• Mathematical computations
• English language to include grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and vocabulary skills

 Ability to:

• Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
• Collect data, keep records and prepare  reports
• Represent   Johnson  County  Conservation   Board  and  perform   duties  in  a   professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
• Learn, apply, and articulate departmental policies and procedures
• Be detail-oriented and accurate when working with documents and information
• Maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, Conservation Board members, County Board of Supervisors, other departments and members of the public
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Follow  written and oral instructions
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Perform clerical tasks with a high degree of speed and accuracy
• Operate common office equipment such as computers, calculators, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, and multi-line telephones
• Type   45  wpm  accurately   and  use  a   computer  for  the   purposes  of  data   entry,  word processing, spreadsheets, email and the Internet
• Organize and present facts, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Handle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse
• Have sufficient vision which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hardcopy forms
• Lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 25 pounds
• Sit stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist and reach
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various county facilities
• Work flexible schedule and occasional overtime as needed

High school graduate or equivalent with training in office administration AND one (1) year of general office experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special requirements: Must pass background check. Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage. May also require use of personal vehicle or equivalent transportation for official business.

to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

 The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Answer and route telephone calls and assist walk-in visitors.
• Schedule and record facility reservations; route reservation notices to the field personnel who supervise the facilities and prepare receipts for facility reservations.
• Post expenditures by billing statements, invoices, and/or sales tickets and accounts payable coding.
• Process timesheets and enter payroll.
• Assist in compiling various reports, updating forms and spreadsheets; including the annual report and FEMA reporting requirements.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Compile and deposit all revenues from camping and facility reservations on a weekly basis.
• Record fuel purchase and submit to Iowa Department of Administrative Services for reimbursement.
• Maintain office supply inventory and recommend purchasing of these supplies to the Director.
• Post agendas, attend official Conservation Board meetings and record minutes.
• Assist with memorial/honorary tree and bench program.
• Coordinate annual firewood sale and cutting program.
• Coordinate the volunteer program.
• Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, filing, faxing, typing and completing forms.
• Assist Secretary/Office Manager and Director as assigned.
• Perform as back-up for Secretary/Office Manager as necessary.
• Attend work-related meetings, conferences and seminars as requested.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with JCCB and county policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.