Administrative Assistant, Senior

Job TitleWhat are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued AnnuallyAfter Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OneTen Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You WishPaid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous ServiceThree-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous ServiceFour-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceFour-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceRetirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium CostDental and Vision PlansComprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness ChallengesVision Exams and Optometry Events OnsiteVaccination ClinicsOnsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening EventsSkin Cancer Screening Events OnsiteBiometrics and Health Screening Events OnsiteFinancial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & OnlineFitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai ChiTuition Reimbursement ProgramAlternative Work SchedulesTelehealthQualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of EducationEmployee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development OptionsCivil Service LeaveVan Pool OptionsShort-Term Disability – Employer PaidBasic Life Insurance - Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesSuite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer InsuranceWorking at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County:Application TipsPerform office and clerical work of moderate difficulty as an advanced working/journey position under general supervision. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train other employees and/or monitor the work produced by other employees. The employee performs diverse duties of an advanced and specialized nature.Typical Classification Essential DutiesAnswer questions concerning departmental policies and procedures.Compile reports and summaries of work.Maintain and control complex filing systems.May supervise a clerical unit.Operate a variety of office machines.Perform special projects.Plans, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.Prepare financial reports.Receive and distribute correspondence.Verify and complete records, forms, and documents.Scan paper documents into various databases.Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.Perform other related duties as required.Minimum Requirements to Perform WorkHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience.newly established Arizona Residents must have oneOr an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of Business English, spelling, and arithmetic.Knowledge of clerical and office practices and procedures.Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision.Skill in performing arithmetic computations.Skill in using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.Ability to plan, organize, and maintain workflow.Ability to make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.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 ApplicantsWe 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.