The Town of Adams is seeking a quilified individual to fill the postition of Administrative Assistant II (non union) with the Adams Police Department. This is a 35- hour per week postition with benefits with an hourly rate range of $20.94 -$27.47, to commensurate with experience. The Administrative Assistant II performs a full range of administrative and secretatial functions in direct support of the Chief of Police and other members of the department. This person must be organized, have the ablity to meet deadlines, work independently, and interact frequently with the public to feild inquiries and resolve deparment related issues. Attention to detail and accurace is vital. 

This position performs a variety of administrative functions such as maintenance of official records and documents, providing support to the Chief of Police, receiving and screening a multitude of phone calls and visitors, responding to inquiries (in person, phone, email) from the public or other departments, scheduling meetings, and maintaining calendars, and writing and maintians grant files for the police department. 

Minimal physical effort demanded in performing duties under typical office conditions. Postition requires the ability to operate a computer, typewriter, and calculator. 

Associates degree preferred, plus one (1) year of increasingly responsible office management experience or any combination of experience and education demonstrating ability to perform complex, highly confidential administrative and clerical duties. 

Knowledge and ability to perform complex administrative and clerical duties; record development and management experience; excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational and research skills; Ablility to work with minimal supervision. Skill in operating listed tools and equipment. Maintain a high level of public contact, including the ability to handle sensitive and or highly confidential issues. 

Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation including clearance for access to criminal records. 

Personal computer system including word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software, copy, postage and fax machines, and calculator.