DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE - ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
County of El Paso
- El Paso County, TX
- $37,392 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Administrative Specialist under general supervision provides clerical, administrative, and/or cashier support to a specific County office or department. This designation is distinguished from the Office Assistant classification by greater work complexity and broaderAdditional InformationMinimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Laws, state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to area assigned county department policies; the principles and practices of modern office administration; secretarial practices and procedures; business correspondence and report preparation; customer service/public relations practice and procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Depending on area of assignment: court system and proceedings; legal terminology; cashiering and bookkeeping practices, policies, and procedures, including financial record keeping.Skill/Ability to: Learn the organization, procedures and operating details of the County department to which assigned; attention to detail and established deadlines; perform word processing and data entry; perform routine clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and preparations of general reports; verify and cross check files and data; maintain confidential records and reports; be tactful and diplomatic in dealing with the public, members and government officials; complete projects on time; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; maintain filing systems, compile and organize information; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make mathematical computations; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Pass a background investigation. Depending on area of assignment: perform routine calculations to count currency, make change, and prepare daily cash reports; may require bilingual in Spanish; and typing speed of 45 words per minute; economic development principles and practices, especially incentive programs; create, compose, or edit written materials; ability to coordinate and organize meetings or special events; techniques used in research and statistical analysis; current economic, development and demographic and market trends.Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
- Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence
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