Administrative Specialist - Public Defender Job at DeKalb County, Decatur, GA

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  • DeKalb County
  • Decatur, GA

Job Description

Job Code: 99015 Salary Grade: 10 Salary: $18.59/hr - $29.93/hr FLSA: Nonexempt The purpose of this classification is to provide specialized administrative support for a department or large division. Administrative Specialists typically focus more narrowly on one or more aspects of the work, and are thus more limited in scope. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. 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; and circulates documentation to appropriate departments. May serve as departmental human resources liaison; prepares new employee paperwork; processes documentation pertaining to personnel/payroll functions; reviews timesheets for accuracy and researches discrepancies; tracks accrued and used sick leave and vacation time; enters payroll data into computer for payment; prepares personnel change forms; and maintains attendance records, confidential personnel/payroll files, employee rosters, certifications, background checks, and related records. 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; and coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or related plans for department staff. Processes documentation pertaining to budget or general financial management; reviews invoices for accuracy and matches with purchase orders; enters budget data into computer; assists with budget preparation; provides budgetary input and assists in forecasting revenues/expenditures; enters daily revenue into computer and generates revenue reports; reviews monthly budget analysis reports; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; processes budget transfers as needed; reconciles payable records with Finance Department records; prepares bank deposits; coordinates internal accounting activities; maintains current balances for accounts; and maintains departmental petty cash funds 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; and maintains files and records. Receives and sorts incoming documentation and materials; 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; and copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation. 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; and prepares revenues for deposit and forwards as appropriate. 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; and 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; and develops databases and computerized reports. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; two years of clerical, administrative support, customer service, or records management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License Certification: May require possession and maintenance of valid State of Georgia Notary Public certification. Supplemental Information Position Requirements: Prior experience in a similar administrative or clerical role Proficiency with Odyssey is required Familiarity with JCATS is preferred Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system is essential DeKalb County

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