WATAUGA COUNTY

POSITION OPENING

Watauga County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for the position of Processing Assistant III.  Position performs intermediate clerical work performing a variety of office assistance tasks and other related work as required to support primarily the Child Care and Medicaid Transportation Units. Duties include answering telephones, directing calls, maintaining records and files, purging files as needed, typing, data processing duties, preparing reports, daily mailings and applicant screening.  The position is responsible for reviewing applications, recertifications and supporting documentation supplied by clients.  Position requires good communication skills, flexibility and ability to multi-task and complete duties accurately and efficiently. Position requires general knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques and ability to follow and apply policies and procedures. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in office assistance work are required.  Salary Grade 2, $34,039.  Apply on PD-107 State Application Form by Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 265-5385.  Applications may also be submitted by mail or fax (828) 265-5410.  Watauga County is an EEOE.