Office Manager
Position Responsibilities:
Each of the following duties and responsibilities are performed on an on-going basis. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Perform clerical tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining departmental files, handling incoming and outgoing mail, preparing and placing ads and legal notices, preparing and routing permits and work orders.
- Perform basic accounting functions relating to accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Handle work order requests and complaints from the general public and route them to the appropriate people.
- Act as the office receptionist, answering telephones and greeting people at the front counter.
- Issue permits for work within the right of way, utilities, dust control, tile crossings, oversize loads and other request for work within the county.
- Make trips to the post office and courthouse as needed.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Superior communication skills on the telephone and face-to-face.
- Superior English language skills, both verbal and written.
- Superior organizational skills for handling requests of a varied nature and maintaining computer and office files.
- Excellent mathematical skills .
- Ability to track inventories.
- Proficiency with databases, Word and Excel. Basic understanding of computer file management and use is essential.
- Ability to read maps and verbalize directions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and drive.
- Ability to grasp, lift, manipulate and/or carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to perform work at levels from below knee level to approximately shoulder level with or without mechanical assistance.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some college, particularly in the areas of business, computers or accounting is prefered but not required.
- A valid state driver's license.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
- IPERS retirement
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time, sick time, personal time
- Opportunity to earn compensatory time
- Health Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Wellness program with opportunity to earn up to $350 in incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.
*THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN EMPLOYMENT AT BENTON COUNTY*
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Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
If unable to apply online, paper application can be dropped off or mailed to Benton County Engineer, 1707 W. 1st Street, Vinton, IA 52349
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- Job Type: Full-Time
- Department: Secondary Roads
- Posted: 12/1/25
- Expires: 12/15/25
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