Administrative Specialist I - City of Conroe

THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE CONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Specialist I provides routine clerical/administrative support, which may include word processing, data entry, ordering supplies, opening/sorting mail, copying, filing, faxing, answering phones, greeting visitors, providing basic information and/or scheduling meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and alphanumeric sequencing.
• Knowledge of postal regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Publisher.
• Ability to create and maintain files and records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface effectively with other office personnel working in a team environment.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise judgment in situations involving a variety of general pre-defined duties which may be subject to frequent change.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, department heads and other county employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert 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. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, kneeling, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $17.26 hourly.