Executive Assistant

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, providing a fast-paced, challenging, diverse, and rewarding workplace with opportunities for professional development. Located 35 miles west of Washington, D.C., Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

The Loudoun County Health Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Health Director. Successful candidates should be resourceful, self-motivated, well-organized, possess great time management skills, exhibit a willingness to work in a team environment, and problem solve independently.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Performs complex and confidential administrative support duties to support the Health Director.
* Manage the Health Director's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements; prepare and distribute meeting agendas and related materials.
* Coordinate logistics for meetings, including those related to departmental activities and the Board of Supervisors' initiatives, and take meeting minutes when necessary.
* Acts as a liaison between the executive and staff, and may interact with elected and appointed officials, external organizations, and the public
* Ensure the timely and accurate flow of information across all channels.
* Assist with drafting, editing, and preparing correspondence, reports, and presentations.
* Conduct research and manage special projects as needed to support the Health Director's priorities.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule in accordance with the County's telework policy.

If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys taking ownership of your work and supporting leadership in a vital public health environment, we encourage you to apply!

High School diploma or equivalent; five (5) years of related clerical/administrative work experience with computer automated systems and office applications experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:
Prior experience as an executive assistant is preferred. Demonstrated skills in Microsoft 365 Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word) and Adobe Sign or DocuSign.

* Have or obtain a notary public certificate within 30 days of hire (if/when required for job-related duties)
* Valid driver's license and good driving record when required for job-related duties. Pass pre-employment criminal, credit, fingerprinting, and DMV background checks.