Employment
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I
Job Family: Administrative
Job Code: 10056
Pay Grade: 058
FLSA: E

SUMMARY

This is the fifth and lead level in a group of five progressively higher administrative/support jobs.

It performs administrative and support duties with wide latitude for exercising discretion and judgment. It may serve as the first-line supervisor or office manager. This title must frequently interpret written policies and procedures and explain them to others. Work plans may also be developed from this information.

This title frequently deals with issues of a highly confidential nature and must be able to use discretion effectively.

This title may act "on behalf of" the higher-ranking superior.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and supervises program operations.

Assists administrators with programs often requiring full program knowledge.

May serve as sole administrative and clerical support.

Creates, maintains, writes, interprets and draws conclusions from queries or databases.

Recommends, administers, and monitors budgets for State funds, contracts and grants, trust funds, etc.

Writes, edits, or coordinates the preparation of reports, speeches or other printer material including determining necessary content.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible office experience

OR Associate's Degree and two years of responsible office experience

OR Bachelor's degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Organizational skills.

Ability to use discretion with confidential information.

Ability to use independent judgment.

Ability to work under extremely limited supervision.

Supervisory skills.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Revised: 01/01/05

This description is intended to be generic in nature, and is not intended to determine all of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.



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