Allegan County Government · 10 hours ago
Administrative Services Assistant - Courier
Allegan County Government is a rapidly growing community in Michigan that values respect, integrity, commitment, and honesty. They are seeking an Administrative Services Assistant - Courier to provide mail services and clerical support to various County departments and agencies, ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Picks up incoming and outgoing mail, sorts, and delivers it to the departments and agencies, including inter-office mail
Applies postage to mail through the mail machine and works with the postage machine company to monitor and load replenishment funds onto the machine as needed. Monitors and reports any technical issues with postage machine to the postage machine company
Provides professional, courteous customer service in person, by phone, and electronically; responds to inquiries, complaints, or directs individuals to appropriate staff or departments
Covers front reception areas, assists walk-in customers, and manages telephone communications
Prepares, compiles, reviews, processes, and edits a variety of documents, correspondence, reports, forms, invoices, and payments
Handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes; verifies accuracy of data, coding, documentation, and matches invoices to purchase orders
Maintains accurate and organized filing systems (electronic and paper) in compliance with retention policies
Supports reporting and record-keeping functions, including data entry, tracking, compiling operational or financial information, and generating reports
Assists with internal and external communications, public relations content, and website updates
Coordinates departmental calendars, meetings, events, agendas, notes, and minutes for Boards, Committees, and other meetings
Performs office operations, including ordering supplies, processing work orders, receiving shipments, and general office coordination. Delivers paper to various departments
Provides pickup, sorts incoming mail from the post office, and delivers to various departments
Provides cross-departmental administrative support, backup coverage, and performs other duties or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Graduation or GED equivalent
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
Valid Driver's license. Must possess and maintain an excellent driving record
Preferred
One (1) year of experience processing business mail and proficient in using a postage machine
Benefits
Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
County-paid employee life insurance coverage
County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Company
Allegan County Government
Allegan County is located in the southwest region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is the 18th largest county in Michigan and has 24 townships.