Administrative Specialist - Hagan Community Center

Administrative Specialist

The Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist who is friendly, self-motivated, organized, reliable, and demonstrates excellent communication and computer skills! This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid (base level plans) medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents along with participation in the CalPERS Retirement System.

Typical Work Schedule: This position has the option of working a 9/8/80 schedule (Monday through Thursday, 9-hour days; Friday 8-hour day; every-other-Friday off) or a traditional five day (Monday through Friday), 40-hour workweek schedule. Working weekend events may be required on occasion.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has excellent customer service, administrative, and computer skills using Microsoft Office suite. You are self-motivated, pro-active, flexible, and possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office. The ideal candidate works well with diverse populations, demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills and has the ability to build and maintain positive working relations with staff, community partners and the general public.

Summary Description: Under general supervision of assigned management staff, coordinates and oversees assigned functions of a department or division including the office management, communication flow, and supervision of the customer service/administrative staff; provides highly responsible, specialized, and technical office support activities, with principal clerical responsibility for a variety of complex but well defined District-wide administrative functions; provides information and assistance to the public in a friendly and professional manner; coordinates administrative and clerical activities among departments; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Administrative Specialist class is distinguished from the Administrative Assistant by the difficulty and complexity of duties, access to confidential and financial information, and the technical and functional supervision of assigned staff. This class is characterized by the responsibility to develop, manage, and coordinate polices, programs, and financial operations of a complex organization. Incumbents exercise decision-making authority.

Minimum Qualifications: The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of assigned program area. Advanced principles and practices of public and business administration. Government functions and organization. Basic methods and techniques of data collection, research and analysis. Basic principles and practices used in the development and administration of assigned programs. Customer service techniques, practices, and principles. Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette. Professional office etiquette with excellent grammar, spelling, and writing. Mathematical principles. Principles of lead supervision and training of administrative staff. Principles of business letter writing. Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to: Perform a variety of administrative duties and activities of a general and specialized nature in support of assigned programs and functions. Coordinate and administer assigned programs and functions. Understand, interpret, and apply general administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries related to area of responsibility. Gather and analyze complex data. Identify problems and central issues. Reason logically and critically. Perform, analyze and document research. Read and understand laws and regulations. Recommend and implement changes and improvements. Read and speak English at a level necessary to understand policies and District documents and communicate with customers. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Understand and comprehend the needs of the general public while balancing other various in-house staff deadlines. Have a clear understanding of the various parks, facilities, and programs in order to assist the general public with their questions. Exercise sound judgment when initiating processes, actions, and alternatives within established procedures and regulations. Must meet Department and teamwork guidelines as defined in the performance standards. Type and enter data into the computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Drive a District or personal vehicle to conduct District business and related tasks.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in public administration, communications, business administration, accounting, finance, organizational development, human resources, information technology, or closely related field, and two years of research, administrative support, or analytical experience. A Bachelor's degree is highly desirable. Additional years of experience may be substituted for required education. License or Certificate: Possession of valid Class C (basic, non-commercial) California driver's license is required. Additional Requirements: Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks Required to take and pass a drug screening.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions. Physical: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to use standard office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a keyboard; to attend off-site meetings; to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds; to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone; frequent repetitive motion, writing, grasping, holding and reaching; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Pre-Hire Requirements: Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen through the District's designated physician.

How to Apply for this Position: An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The District reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

Selection Procedures Initial Selection Review: The Cordova Recreation & Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applications will be screened against the criteria outlined in this job posting, the minimum qualifications, responses to the supplemental questions, and other needs of the position. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a series of panel interviews at a date that is to be determined. Testing: Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please contact the assigned recruiter. Cordova Recreation & Park District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process: Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions: All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter.

Note: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.