Salary: $17.95 – $27.82 Hourly
Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 02660
Department: Public Safety
Division: Animal Services
Opening Date: 08/24/2023
Closing Date: 8/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 102
Position Information
Cobb County Animal Services, a Division of the Department of Public Safety, is actively seeking a part-time Administrative Specialist II to assist with the daily administrative tasks of the Cobb County Animal Shelter.
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The ideal candidate will be organized, with some experience in a clerical/office setting, excellent customer service skills, and is willing to work a part-time schedule, up to 29 hours per week with no benefits.
Essential Functions
Serves as liaison between the assigned department and other departments/divisions, staff members, County officials, the public, community leaders, outside agencies, or other individuals or organizations for the distribution and receipt of routine information; interacts with various officials and dignitaries involving sensitive client relations; conveys information among division/department personnel; circulates documentation to appropriate departments.
Distributes documentation between department/staff members and internal/external individuals/agencies; operates fax machine to send/receive documentation; distributes/delivers incoming faxes, subpoenas, mail, or other documentation to appropriate personnel; sorts, organizes, opens, and/or distributes incoming mail; signs for incoming packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail; copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation.
Types, prepares, proofreads, and/or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, logs, notices, schedules, calendars, attendance records, check requests, purchase orders, requisitions, budget documents, contracts, agreements, statistical reports, incident/accident reports, work order requests, agendas, minutes, motions, ordinances, resolutions, accident/incident reports, inventory records, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, or other documents.
Provides administrative/secretarial support for management and/or staff of assigned department/division: relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks; screens telephone calls, mail, e-mail, and other communications and initiates appropriate action/response; records and transcribes dictation; types, composes, edits, or proofreads various documentation; maintains calendars and schedules meetings, appointments, interviews, or other activities; coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or related plans for department staff.
Processes purchasing documentation: reviews purchase requisitions and verifies availability of budgeted funds; prepares purchase orders and forwards data to appropriate departments; obtains competitive price quotes; orders materials under blanket purchase orders.; reviews invoices, purchase orders, or other documents for accuracy; researches discrepancies, assigns proper accounting/budgetary codes, obtains proper signatures, and forwards for payment; maintains files and records.
Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, and by mail: provides information/assistance regarding department/division services, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution; receives payments for various fees, fines, or services: records transactions, posts payments, and issues receipts; balances cash drawers; prepares revenues for deposit and forwards as appropriate.
Maintains calendar/schedule of activities for the assigned manager and department/division; schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, interviews, conferences, training activities, or other activities; updates calendar on a regular basis and notifies parties involved of changes.
Coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or other travel-related plans for executives or other staff.
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.
Processes applications for department services, such as licenses, facility usage, program enrollment, employment, or other purposes; distributes application forms and provides information; accepts fees/deposits and processes completed applications; issues permits as appropriate; administers work order program and opens/closes work order requests.
Maintains file system of various files/records for the assigned area; prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; scans records into computer; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required: supplemented by two years of clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, record management experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
May require possession and maintenance of valid State of Georgia Notary Public certification.
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 work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Visit Cobb County’s Employee Benefits page to learn more.
*Benefits for part-time employees are marked.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the ‘Educational History’ and ‘Employment History’ sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
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This position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week with no benefits. Are you willing to work a part-time position?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a current Cobb County Government employee?
- Yes
- No
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If yes, in what department of Cobb County Government are you currently employed? (Enter N/A if not applicable – This does not include Cobb County School District employees).
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Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
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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 and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED, supplemented by two years of clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, record management experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job?
- Yes
- No
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Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Vocational/Technical Diploma
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Advanced Degree
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If you have a college degree or vocational/technical diploma, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, and/or record management experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than six months
- Six months to one year
- One to two years
- Two to four years
- More than four years
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Please describe your clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, and/or record management experience. Enter N/A if not applicable. “See resume” will not be accepted.
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Have you previously worked or volunteered in an animal care facility?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience working or volunteering in an animal care facility. Enter N/A if not applicable. “See resume” will not be accepted.
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How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) in a workplace environment?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to three years
- Three to five years
- More than five years
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The elements for the selection process for all non-sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written examination, skills testing, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation will include a current check on the applicant’s credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in the application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all reference supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.
- I AGREE to the terms stated.
- I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.
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Elements and Duration of Selection Process and Reapplication Policy 31.1.4 The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicant’s situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Department of Public Safety’s Hiring Standards.
- I AGREE to the terms stated.
- I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.
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