Administrative Specialist I​/II

Overview

At the Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so that individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to join our Children, Youth and Family (CYF) Division as an Administrative Specialist I/II.

The Administrative Specialist serves as a vital operational anchor for our caseworkers, supervisors, and service teams. In this role, you are not just processing and inputting data, you are ensuring that the systems supporting our community's most vulnerable children and families run with precision, empathy, and absolute confidentiality.

This position is a hybrid position and will require at least one day/week in the office. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides a one-time remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote work spaces.

If you’re organized, service-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment, we encourage you to apply!

• Updating information in state data systems and accurately entering data into Larimer County databases.
• Reviewing database information for accuracy and monitoring caseworkers' data entry to ensure required tasks are completed.
• Responding quickly and effectively to caseworkers' requests while providing ongoing administrative support.
• Managing and interpreting various division reports to ensure smooth operational workflow.
• Maintaining highly confidential information with quality and integrity.
• Working in Google and Microsoft systems and learning new systems as needed.

To view the full job description, please visit the Larimer County HR careers page.

• Professional, polite, and attentive in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Proficient in using technical databases with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Motivated by a desire to support and meet the needs of others.
• Skilled at prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
• Capable of reading, understanding, and applying department and county rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment where emergencies and work priorities may shift.
• Knowledgeable in handling highly confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Familiar with Google and Microsoft systems, with the initiative and ability to learn new systems.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Hourly range: 23.5200/hr - 27.0829/hr

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar office administrative duties and responsibilities required.

Hourly range: 24.0788/hr - 28.8946/hr

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year experience as an Administrative Specialist I or two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar office administrative duties and responsibilities required.

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits.

Position will be located at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO; 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO; 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.