Administrative Assistant

at Ada County Highway District--ACHD in Garden City, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Administrative Assistant
Type:
Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:
$20.80 - $23.90 per hour, DOQ
Posted Date:
08/22/2025 11:00 AM
Deadline to Apply:
09/05/2025 4:30 PM
Applications are now being accepted for an Administrative Assistant in Fleet Services at the Ada County Highway District. Starting wage is $20.80 - $23.90 per hour, DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of advanced administrative and clerical tasks including answering phones, tracking purchase orders and invoices, tracking the Fleet Department budget, coordinating procurement activities with other departments, maintaining vehicle maintenance databases, working with vendors, preparing specification agreements, retrieving information off of equipment, preparing work orders, etc.
Contribute to ongoing process improvements and support the department’s transition to modern tools and technologies. Adapt readily to change while fostering efficiency and innovation within Fleet Services.
Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be detail oriented, have excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to deal effectively with the public, and have a good knowledge of electronic filing and organizational systems as well as general office practices and procedures.  This position requires proficiency in Word, Excel, and database entry. 
Or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities are acceptable.
A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm on September 5, 2025.  Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.  Applications are available at 3775 Adams St., Garden City, ID 83714 or on our website at www.achdidaho.org

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.