Administrative Specialist ; Development Services

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Development Services is currently recruiting for one full-time Administrative Specialist I to join our team in the Planning Division to start as early as November 16, 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!

• 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.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Performs a variety of complex clerical and administrative tasks in support of a technical or moderately difficult nature in accordance with general practices and procedures of the specialized project, division or department. Works independently, exercises sound judgment and initiative, and receives occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.

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

• Performs complex clerical and administrative duties in specialized areas.
• Composes correspondence,; proofreads documents; receives, logs and routes complaints.
• Assists the public in person and by telephone; answers complex questions and make basic interpretations of departmental policies and procedures when conveying information to the public, other departments and staff.
• Sets up and maintain complex paper and computer filing and record keeping systems, indices and registers; researches files and prepares reports as required for departmental purposes.
• Computes or verifies data, enters and retrieves data from computer terminals, and reviews computer print outs for accuracy, may perform quality assurance checks.
• Takes and maintains inventory records as assigned; operates a variety of office equipment and machines.
• May perform general bookkeeping and accounting functions and coordinate department budget; schedules staff, meetings and locations.
• May train, monitor and provide functional guidance to other clerical personnel in office procedures, policies, equipment operation and technical matters.
• May work on special projects including planning and coordinating.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

(Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

• High school diploma or equivalent AND four years of progressively responsible clerical and office support experience including experience overseeing the activities of an office project; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

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