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Office Specialist- Health and Human Services

Salary

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Location

Carson City, NV

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

856_5/2024

Department

Health and Human Services

Opening Date

05/08/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health and Human Services. This position will provide support at the front reception desk in the Human Services Division.Under general supervision, provides technical, complex or specialized office support to Carson City Health and Human Services.

This is a grant-funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.

*Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans: Employer-Paid PERS:*$16.7686 - $25.1534 hourly / $34,878.74 - $52,319.02 annually Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:$19.9011- $29.8516 hourly / $41,394.34 - $62,091.38 annually

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This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:click here.{tabindex="0"}

Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Performs complex technical and/or specialized office support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned.
• Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats.
• Reviews and reconciles varied reports and journals and budget, payroll or related financial or business data.
• Maintains varied subsidiary ledgers, auditing and reconciling reports and information and posting data as required; may generate general ledger entries.
• Determines the amount of bails, fines, fees and other monies due to the City, applying rules and regulations; ensures that receipts are balanced on a regular basis.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of repo ts; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations.
• Conducts specific projects related to the department or office to which assigned; may obtain and/or provide information from other organizations, summarize such information and prepare recommendations.
• Provides information to the public or to City staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures.
• Arranges meetings by notifying attendees, reserving rooms and making lodging and/or meal arrangements.
• Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files.
• Prepares and types correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions; may provide secretarial support on a relief basis.
• Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Acts as receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• May perform technical support work related to the department to which assigned.
• Maintains accurate records and files; assists in the maintenance of official City records; compiles information and prepares special and periodic reports related to the work performed.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED; AND two (2) years of clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• None

Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:

Policies and procedures of the department to which assigned.

Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.

Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques.

Use of specified computer applications involving the design and management of databases or spreadsheet files and the development of special report formats.

Business arithmetic; applicable regulations, policies and statutes.

Office administrative practices and procedures.

Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.

Record keeping principles and practices.

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