Administrative Specialist I

Salary: $17.34 Hourly
Location : Community Development Department Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04961
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 100


Position Information
The Administrative Specialist I will offer routine clerical support within the Cobb County Community Development Zoning Division.

Essential Functions


Serves as the receptionist or first point of contact for the public: answers telephone calls and greets visitors; ascertains nature of business, directs callers/visitors to appropriate personnel, and records/relays messages; initiates and returns calls as necessary.

Provides clerical support for an assigned department/division; processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures.

Performs customer service functions; provides information/assistance regarding department/division services, activities, procedures, fees, or other issues; distributes forms/documentation as requested; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives, reviews, records, types, and/or distributes documentation; enters data into computer systems; logs, tracks, or maintains records regarding department activities; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; files, maintains, and stores hardcopy records.

Performs data entry functions by keying data into computer system; enters, retrieves, reviews or modifies data in computer database; scans documents into computer; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; indexes documents; develops databases and computerized reports.

Receives moneys in payment of various fees/services; records transactions and issues receipts; balances revenues and forwards revenues as appropriate.

Operates fax machine to send/receive documentation; transmits faxes on behalf of department/division staff; distributes/delivers incoming faxes to appropriate personnel; replenishes paper supply in fax machine as needed.

Types/sends e-mail messages; screens incoming e-mail messages.

Processes incoming/outgoing mail; sorts, organizes, opens, and/or distributes incoming mail; signs for incoming mail/packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail through postage machine; processes bulk mailing projects.

Copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by six months experience in clerical or customer service work (in a professional setting).

Physical Abilities


Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01


I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02


I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03


Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04


Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05


If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06


How many years of experience do you have in clerical or customer service work (in a professional setting)?

• No experience
• Less than six months of experience
• Six months to one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• More than three years of experience

07


Please describe your experience in clerical or customer service work (in a professional setting). Enter N/A if this does not apply.
08


Which of the following administrative duties have you performed as part of your role?

• Processes incoming/outgoing mail
• Performs data entry functions by keying data into computer system
• Receives moneys in payment of various fees/services
• Copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation
• Types/sends e-mail messages; screens incoming e-mail messages
• No experience

09


Please describe your any experience selected from the previous question. Enter N/A if not applicable.
10


If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background, a credit check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application . Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question