Office Specialist

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Clerk Recorder's Office, Elections/Marriage Division, located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, provides technical, complex or specialized office support.

Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans:

• Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $20.5362 - 28.7506 hourly / $42,715. annually
• Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $24.7745 - 34.6843 hourly / $51,530. annually

In addition to an outstanding retirement plan, this position is afforded the excellent benefits set forth in the Carson City Employees Association labor contract.

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.

• Perform a wide variety of clerical and technical work independently, quickly and accurately.
• Perform detailed work accurately.
• Work on multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Performs complex technical and/or specialized office support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned.
• Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats.
• Reviews and reconciles varied reports and journals and budget, payroll or related financial or business data.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations.
• Conducts specific projects related to the department or office to which assigned; may obtain and/or provide information from other organizations, summarize such information and prepare recommendations.
• Provides information to the public or to City staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures.
• Arranges meetings by notifying attendees, reserving rooms and making lodging and/or meal arrangements.
• Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files.
• Prepares and types correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions; may provide secretarial support on a relief basis.
• Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Acts as receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• May perform technical support work related to the department to which assigned.
• Maintains accurate records and files; assists in the maintenance of official City records; compiles information and prepares special and periodic reports related to the work performed.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED; AND two (2) years of clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• None

• Policies and procedures of the department to which assigned.
• Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or…