The Republican River Water Conservation District is accepting resumes for the position of Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant supports the General Manager in a wide range of Republican River Water Conservation District (“RRWCD”) activities, to include researching property ownership and final permits for irrigated water use for conservation programs offered by the District and becoming familiar with FSA documents, maps, and deeds. The Administrative Assistant will contact and disseminate pertinent information to local producers, governmental agencies, additional affected persons/businesses and the District, as well as create and conduct educational presentations to the same.
Additional responsibilities and duties include regularly updating the District website, organizing teleconference and virtual meetings and disseminating meeting notices as required, taking and drafting meeting minutes, arranging facilities and catering for District meetings and committee meetings. This person will also complete receptionist duties, correspondence, record filing, organization of staff schedules, draft news releases, create promotional flyers, and any additional duties necessary, as determined by the General Manager, to assist in office production.
Requirements:
Knowledge: High school diploma or GED equivalent and valid Colorado driver’s license mandatory. Knowledge and experience in letter writing, word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.Skills: Telephone and reception skills, the ability to create, manipulate and utilize spreadsheets, word processing programs, database programs and website technical skills.
Abilities: Must be able to work well with persons and entities, learn and understand various water retirement and conservation programs, communicate well, and foster good public relations.
Position receives an annual salary, paid monthly, vacation, sick leave, PERA retirement. Projected annual salary $38,000-$43,000 based on experience and skills. Position is subject to controlled substances test.
To obtain a copy of the full job description, please contact 970-332-3552 or at republicanriver.com. The deadline for submitting a cover letter, resume and letters of recommendation is Friday, December 17, 2021. Send documents to RRWCD, 410 Main St – Ste 8, Wray, CO 80758, or by email to [email protected]