The Planning Department is currently accepting applications for the position
of Administrative Secretary. Responsibilities include assisting the
Development Review Manager in the administration of the County’s Development
Review Program; serving walk-in customers; processing development
applications; recording and transcribing the minutes from Planning Commission
and other meetings; and higher level secretarial/administrative tasks, such
as preparing general correspondence, setting up and maintaining spread sheet
programs, ordering equipment and supplies, managing and maintaining the
Department’s day-to-day financial records and assisting in the preparation of
the Department’s budget and annual report.

To qualify for this position, the applicant must have a high school diploma
and two years of college or other post –graduate training or education--an
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Work experience should include
three to five years progressively responsible administrative/supervisory
experience in a professional office environment; public planning office
experience a plus. Excellent business writing skills a must, as well as
proficiency in basic computer software systems such as Microsoft Word, Outlook
and Excel. The starting salary range for this position is $21,700.- $23,500.,
plus health, and retirement benefits.

Applicants should send a cover letter, Berkeley County Employment Application
Form and a Resume to Sue Ann Morgan, Planning Director, Berkeley County
Planning Department, 119 West King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 25401.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Berkeley County
Planning Department, 304-264-1963. This position will remain open until
filled.