Emap Administrative Specialist (5754 - Administrative Specialist I)

Salary: $41,811.00 - $56,445.00 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-02052
Department: Health
Division: HD DEMA ECT
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 6
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $41,811 - $49,128 Annually
Full Range: $41,811 - $56,445 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This is a grant-funded administrative position with the Emergency Mitigation and Preparedness (EMAP) division that covers Emergency Preparedness, Climate and Environmental Justice, and Border Health for the Pima County Health Department.
This role will support all programs as well as division leadership with administrative support which includes scheduling support, drafting and editing documents, and assisting with contract and travel reimbursement processes. The ability to stay organized, quickly shift priorities, professionally communicate, and take initiative are key skills for this position.
This position may be eligible for an alternative work schedule and/or telecommuting.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Provides general professional administrative services for a department, division, or program (work unit) within Pima County;
Works with County personnel and/or outside agencies to coordinate programs and projects and monitors activities;
Coordinates and participates in the provision of internal services such as accounting, payroll, personnel, management information services and/or purchasing;
Evaluates work unit requirements and recommends new or revised administrative policies and procedures;
Ensures work unit policies, procedures and activities comply with applicable state/federal statutes and regulations and County policy;
Creates and maintains databases using automated information systems to monitor and track information and compiles, edits and summarizes data to produce routine, periodic and special reports;
Prepares standard work unit intergovernmental agreements (IGA), contracts and other obligatory agreements;
Participates in preparing work unit budgets and monitors expenditures;
Researches and analyzes data and prepares reports, recommendations, memoranda, letters and various documents;
May supervise, train and evaluate staff and conduct employee orientation meetings;
May act as a representative of the work unit in meetings with county personnel and/or outside agencies.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of public administration;
• project/program coordination and implementation;
• applications of automated information systems;
• research/analysis methods and report writing;
• laws, regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures (county/state/federal) applicable to work unit;
• principles and practices of contractual agreements and administration;
• basic accounting, purchasing and financial record keeping principles and practices;
• public relations/public speaking/meeting facilitation.

Some positions require knowledge of employee supervision, training and evaluation.
Some positions require knowledge of terminology and principles, practices and procedures specific to the area of assignment.
Skill in:

• coordinating and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and program activities;
• use of automated information systems to develop and maintain data bases, spreadsheets and word processing programs;
• analyzing and evaluating information and processes and making recommendations;
• researching and compiling information and writing reports;
• interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;
• communicating effectively;
• organizing, coordinating, and facilitating meetings and events.

Some positions require skill in supervising, training and evaluating staff.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, management or a closely related field and one year of professional experience in public or business administration.
(Relevant professional level experience may substitute for the aforementioned education.)
OR:
(2) Three years of experience within Pima County as an Administrative Support Specialist or closely related paraprofessional administrative classification.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum three (3) years experience providing administrative office support.
2. Experience with professional communication, including composing and editing written materials.
3. Experience with multi-task and prioritize urgent projects in a fast-paced environment.
4. Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel, with minimum of 3 years of experience.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of applicationValid AZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Some positions within this classification may require specialized certification relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certification/licensures shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions within this classification may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation, polygraph test and/or drug screening at the time of appointment.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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