Confidential Executive Assistant - Appointed
Gwinnett County
Confidential Executive Assistant - Appointed
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Confidential Executive Assistant - Appointed
Salary
$69,183.00 - $114,152.00 Annually
Location
Sheriff's Office - Lawrenceville, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Appointed
Job Number
26-03594
Department
Sheriff's Office
Opening Date
01/27/2026
Closing Date
2/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
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Class Summary
Job Description
This position directly supports an Elected or Appointed Official and provides administrative/technical expertise in the assigned organization. Incumbents have regular and recurring contact with elected officials or their staff and must maintain confidential and sensitive information, may supervise staff, and are responsible for providing customer service, handling information requests, assisting with budget preparation, and performing other administrative functions.
Essential Duties
+ Supervising staff as needed, including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; training staff; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
+ Assisting an Elected or Appointed Official by coordinating work efforts and managing the flow of information to appropriate personnel, preparing correspondence and various reports of a confidential or technical nature, and providing research on special projects as needed.
+ Maintaining and controlling appointments and calendars for Elected Officials.
+ Handling requests for information from the general public, media, County staff, and Elected or Appointed Officials.
+ Providing administrative support to include answering phones, taking messages, filing, faxing, preparing mailings, ordering supplies, entering data, monitoring office inventory, and performing other related activities.
+ Researching, gathering, analyzing, and documenting file data and information to include performing research, recording legal documents, verifying the completeness and accuracy of correspondence of files and records, and other related activities.
+ Assisting in developing and tracking budget and department information, such as recommending budget figures, maintaining balances, researching discrepancies, and preparing related financial reports.
+ Assisting in overseeing department programs by reviewing forms and documents for compliance with policies and procedures.
+ Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.
Public Speaking Duties
+ Exchanging and conveying information and delivering instructions and guidance to coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and/or others.
Other Job Requirements/Information
+ A public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
+ May require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Grade
The grade for this position is 101. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
+ High school Diploma AND
+ Four years of related experience providing executive level administrative support.
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/51779) .
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/gwinnettcountysheriff) .
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
+ Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
+ Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
+ Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
+ Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)
+ FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
+ Medical plans for active and retired employees
+ Dental and vision plans
+ Prescription drug plan
Wellness
+ Onsite Employee Wellness Center
+ 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Immunizations
+ Wellness education and incentive programs
+ Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
+ Training and professional development opportunities
+ Family planning benefits
+ Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
+ Annual/Sick Leave
+ 12 paid holidays per calendar year
+ 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
+ Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
+ Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) available
+ Retirement and Savings Plans
+ 401(a) Defined Contribution
+ 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
+ Longevity pay
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Financial education programs
Protection
+ Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
+ Short-term and long-term disability
+ Critical illness and accident insurance
+ Hospital indemnity insurance
+ Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma
+ Yes
+ No
02
How many years of executive level administrative support experience do you have?
+ none
+ less than 1 year
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ 2 years to less than 3 years
+ 3 years to less than 4 years
+ 4 years to less than 5 years
+ 5 years to less than 6 years
+ 6 years to less than 7 years
+ 7 years to less than 8 years
+ 8 years to less than 9 years
+ 9 years to less than 10 years
+ 10 or more years
03
Describe your executive level administrative support experience. If none, type N/A.
04
What is your experience in dealing with the general public in a customer service capacity? Please give examples.
05
How would you describe your Microsoft Outlook experience?
+ No experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
06
How would you describe your Microsoft Word experience?
+ No experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
07
How would you describe your Microsoft Excel experience?
+ No experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
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How would you describe your Microsoft PowerPoint experience?
+ No experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
09
How would you describe your SAP software experience?
+ No experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
Required Question
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
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