Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV303: Administrative Support Assistant

Administrative Support Assistant

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV303
3
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
18.60 - 21.99 - 26.50 USD Hourly
$18.60 - $21.99 - $26.50
$38,688.00 - $45,739.20 - $55,120.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Administrative Support Assistant provides a wide range of administrative services to management and departmental or divisional staff. This position requires a strong understanding of the department’s procedures and operations. The role supports internal and external communication, coordinates records and projects, and delivers accurate and timely service to the public, other agencies, and County staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides administrative support for daily operations; assists in implementing approved changes to procedures, internal controls, and workflows.
  • Independently drafts correspondence, reports, and other documents using knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and County policies.
  • Reviews forms, reports, and documents for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
  • Responds to public records requests, complaints, and other inquiries; researches and organizes information to ensure timely and complete responses.
  • Researches, compiles, and distributes information, records, forms, and data specific to department or division functions.
  • Performs basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices and purchase requisitions, obtaining vendor quotes, reconciling accounts, tracking expenditures, and preparing budget and payroll reports.
  • Supports personnel functions such as processing employment-related paperwork, maintaining confidential employee records, assisting with recruitments, coordinating onboarding, and supporting testing and selection processes.
  • Communicates with staff from other departments, divisions, and external agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.
  • Maintains detailed records and databases; verifies and updates data, resolves discrepancies, and ensures adherence to records retention schedules.
  • Schedules, coordinates, and attends meetings, trainings, conferences, and other departmental events.
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, documents, and decisions.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of related work experience.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  • Complete required Supervisor classes, if applicable.
  • Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers. Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at time of application.
  • May be required to have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and retain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically dry.
  • Worker often works alone both with and without directions from supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, two-way radio, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Worker may handle first aid and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis.
  • Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.

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