Administrative Specialist II; Development Services

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Development Services is currently recruiting for a full-time Administrative Specialist II to join our team in the Planning Division to start as soon as November 2, 2026. In the Planning Division, Current Planning processes include land use applications and development proposals, while Comprehensive Planning guides long-range land use policy and implementation of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. This position would assist in those processes alongside the Planners.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• This position is responsible for self-managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities. Competitive applicants will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent time-management skills.
• Top applicants will have extensive administrative and record keeping experience, along with advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• This position requires occasional public contact, and assists the public through email, by phone and in person.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Performs a variety of responsible advanced office management, clerical and administrative support for an assigned project, division or department; assists in planning, organizing and coordinating support activities, operations and functions related to the assigned department; and, provides general information and assistance to staff and the general public. Handles the most complex and difficult processes. Provides technical and functional supervision over other clerical staff.

Works independently and exercises sound judgment and initiative.

(The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Plans, organizes and coordinates support activities, operations and functions for a project, division or department; trains, monitors and provides functional guidance to other clerical personnel in office procedures, policies, equipment operation and technical matters; may manage a caseload.
• Performs responsible and advanced clerical and administrative duties in specialized, technical areas; composes correspondence; proofreads documents; receives, logs and resolves complaints; schedules staff, meetings and locations; provides quality assurance.
• Assists the public in person and by telephone; answers advanced questions regarding departmental policies and procedures for the public, other departments and staff where judgment, knowledge and interpretation are utilized; serves as the primary resource for interpretation of department policy and procedures.
• Oversees advanced paper and computer filing and record keeping systems, indices and registers; researches files and prepare reports as required for departmental purposes; computes or verify data, enters and retrieves data from computer terminals, and reviews computer print outs for accuracy; takes and maintains inventory records as assigned; operates a variety of office equipment and machines.
• May participate in the preparation, coordination and administration of assigned budget; monitors expenditures; performs bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and…