Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Perform office and secretarial work of routine difficulty. This position works under close supervision within the Victim Services Department in the Pinal County Attorney's Office. Positions at this level are assigned routine/standardized or recurring duties.

Job Summary

Perform office and secretarial work of routine difficulty. This position works under close supervision within the Victim Services Department in the Pinal County Attorney's Office. Positions at this level are assigned routine/standardized or recurring duties.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Answer questions from staff and the public.
• Compile information and prepare reports.
• Format, compose, type, and prepare routine correspondence.
• Maintain office records and files.
• Prepare and process confidential and sensitive documents.
• Schedule meetings.
• Screen telephone calls and route to appropriate individuals.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Responsible for inventory and ordering supplies.
• Gather information from various agencies.
• Receive and distribute correspondence and receive, sort, index, file, and retrieve forms, correspondence, and documents.
• Verify and complete records, forms, and documents. Enter requisitions and purchase orders.
• Receive and paying invoices.
• Schedule appointments.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Job Specific Duties

• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to accurately review, redact and disseminate records in accordance with Arizona victims' rights laws, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and the protection of confidential victim information.
• Proficiency in utilizing case management and electronic document filing systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet statutory deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply office policies, procedures, and applicable laws related to records processing and document dissemination.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience performing general secretarial or office work.
• newly established Arizona Residents must have one
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, arithmetic, punctuation, and grammar.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current MS office software.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in preparing and submitting reports.
• Skill in using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.
• Ability to maintain complex filing systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to crouch, finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Notice to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.