Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist

Under general supervision, provides administrative and staff support to various County departments; independently completes on-going and special projects; makes studies of methods, procedures and administrative problems and recommends improvements or solutions; and performs other work as assigned.

Coordinates administrative activities within a department; assists in the development and implementation of administrative policies, and procedures through research and analysis; makes recommendation on procedures, forms, work flow, and equipment use.

Compiles and assembles information from files, records and regulations in response to inquiries for general or specific technical information; types a variety of material including graphs, charts, reports, resolutions, forms, and legal documents; composes correspondence.

Collects data and makes analyses of work programs and cost estimates in connection with the department budget; assists in the preparation of the budget.

Develops and coordinates data processing reports and applications; acts as systems administrator; designs forms and procedures.

Prepares, drafts, and types correspondence, transcripts, forms, agendas, reports, resolutions, bids and other documents.

Assists the public and other departments or agencies, in person and by phone, by answering inquiries related to department records, services and programs; explains rules, policies and procedures; explains proper use and completion of forms and documents.

Schedule meetings; prepares and posts agendas; notifies affected parties; compiles, copies and distributes meeting information.

Maintains employee personnel records and files; enters personnel actions into computer and manual records; adjusts records to reflect changes in salary, job class, leave accrual, and other changes in employment status.

Coordinates the recruitment and selection of applicants for County employment within the Department.

Knowledge and Ability:
Knowledge of administrative techniques used in budgeting, accounting, and office management; data collection and report writing; office methods and procedures; computer systems applications. Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations and ordinances; gather and analyze a variety of data and prepare appropriate reports; communicate orally and in writing; independently carry out an assortment of special and on-going projects; facilitate and coordinate the work of others.

Experience and Training:
Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
Completion of two (2) years of college which include course work in public or business administration, management, accounting, economics, English, and related fields plus one (1) year of experience related to general administration, accounting, or budgetary analysis which included research, analysis and the preparation of written reports or the administration of on-going or special projects.

Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.

State and Local Income Tax:
The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.

Retirement:
Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS):
Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):
The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers. The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions. Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal. Both types of deductions are made through payroll.

Insurance Coverage:
Insurance Stipend:
Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans. The stipend for Fiscal Year  is $1,300.00 per month for Employee only, Employee and Spouse, and Employee and Child(ren) Health Plan Options and $2,000.00 per month for the Employee and Family Health Plan Option listed below. Health Insurance Eligibility:
Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage. Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to…