Administrative Support Specialist III

Franklin County is seeking a highly organized and motivated professional to join our Emergency Medical Services team as an EMS Administrative Support Specialist III
. This vital role strengthens the team by providing comprehensive administrative and technical support along with effective office management. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at managing complex tasks, and are passionate about contributing to a mission that directly impacts public safety, we invite you to bring your expertise and dedication to Franklin County.

Compensation:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $47,471-$49,845. To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications.

Benefits:
Franklin County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well‑being and productivity. Benefit options include medical and dental insurance; elective supplemental insurance options such as short‑term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required); generous paid leave that includes 13 county‑observed paid holidays per year;

an employee wellness program inclusive of a county‑sponsored gym and an employee assistance program.

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Employees in this class perform a wide variety of administrative and technical support, secretarial, and office management functions. Work generally requires that employees independently perform assigned administrative and technical functions that support a program area of the County operation. This position requires office management and supervisory skills and often includes program management tasks. Administrative duties require tact and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters in the program areas.

Work requires independence and self‑initiative in activities and may include supervising or providing technical assistance to other staff in the organization. Problems are brought to the attention of the supervisor, with issues researched and with alternative solutions suggested. Sound judgment is required in performing the responsibilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the department head and is evaluated through work planning and monitoring interactions, observation, conferences, feedback from citizens and staff, and ongoing evaluation and testing of the quality and effectiveness of work processes.

• Secures information via telephone or personal contact; selects appropriate materials to answer questions and often handles the inquiries independently for the department.
• Handles confidential or sensitive technical information in an appropriate manner.
• May handle accounting, taxation, and budgetary functions for the department including monthly reports; purchases operating supplies and materials in consultation with the supervisor; provides recommendations on equipment and technology upgrades to the department head; compiles information for the department budget.
• Collects and analyzes data; conducts research using a variety of sources; compiles reports and maintains program files.
• Provides customer service; answers a variety of questions from public officials and the general public; deposits cash receipts; prepares a variety of scheduled and special reports for senior management and various government agencies.
• Interprets complex rules, regulations, and information on the program and organization's operating standards; explains legal aspects of the office functions and its impact on citizens and the community.
• Reviews and verifies records and reports for correct information; processes documents including time sheets for payroll based on review and verification; provides input to the efficiency of these management processes.
• Prepare and assist in the processing of Request For Purchase with proper forms for Finance, invoice, and packing slips if applicable.
• Enter requisitions through Franklin County’s software purchasing solution for Purchase Orders using correct budget line items and details on products
• Deposits and…