Administrative Assistant IV

Salary : $48,617.09 - $81,028.48 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA Job Type: FT Hourly W BN Job Number: 24-02458 Department: Police Opening Date: 12/07/2024 Closing Date: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S17 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied to job, do not need to reapply to be considered. Works as a motivated, high-energy employee in a payroll of over 1,800 employees in the police department. Under general supervision of payroll section supervisor, serves as a subject matter expert of county and departmental payroll policies and procedures supporting law enforcement and general county personnel. Duties and responsibilities include the following: Provides information, assistance, and problem resolution in written and verbal form to employees, supervisors, and outside contacts, as appropriate. Researches and resolves payroll issues. Coordinates all activities to ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time by prescribed deadlines. Reviews and processes a large number of personnel actions (e.g., transfers, promotions, laterals, data changes) in the county's payroll system, and pay/leave adjustment computations in compliance with payroll policies, procedures, and deadlines. Performs audits and review of time and attendance reports ensuring accurate coding of time. Assists with the training for the on-line time and attendance. Completes payroll transactions for retro-active pay adjustments. Creates and maintains reports using FOCUS, Teletaff, PEAQ, Microsoft Word and Excel. Completes time and attendance processing of military deployments. Maintains current knowledge of county and the Police department's policies and procedures. Performs audits and review of time and attendance reports ensuring accurate coding of time. Prepares direct payments for clothing allowances, educational stipends etc. by downloading data from FOCUS system in a timely manner. Prepares and reconciles operational overtime billing transactions with internal and external agencies for the department. Uses independent judgement to solve routine problems and refers significant problems to payroll supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. The assigned functional areas of this position are General Administrative, and Payroll. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) General Financial Duties Reviews and approves disbursement forms; Recommends changes to agency/work unit administrative policies, procedures and methods; Uses existing spreadsheets and databases to interpret and organize resource information; Provides customized reports to analysts or others in the unit. Fiscal Administration Approves and authorizes accounts through corporate system; Monitors external accounts and resolves discrepancies; Reviews and reconciles status reports. Accounting Supervises staff performing clerical accounting duties at the Asst. II and III levels; Resolves problems by performing qualitative review of individual cases; Enters data into corporate accounting systems and reconciles a wide variety of accounts receivable/payable; Performs petty cash custodial duties; Audits clerical accounting procedures in other agencies. Purchasing Researches and recommends equipment/vendors and prices; Determines substitutes for supplies and low value equipment; Verifies the accuracy of and updates the department equipment and/or fixed asset inventory; Authorizes requests for goods and services in corporate system; Monitors contract compliance (e.g., expirations, payment terms, costs); May act as procurement card manager. Scheduling & Coordinating for others Manages supervisor's calendar which may require negotiating time and place; Researches and negotiates with hotels, etc. for best logistical arrangements for rooms; Makes complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties, including informing all relevant parties; Independently makes and cancels meetings depending on the subject and attendees; Determines what confidential information can be disseminated and to whom; Arranges for special room or equipment needs and/or multiple locations & individuals; Coordinates domestic and foreign travel arrangements for executive/work unit head, unit personnel, and visitors; Participates in the planning and coordination of national and international meetings (e.g., reserves sites, meeting logistics, publicity. Communication Independently composes original correspondence (e.g., preparation of replies to non-technical requests) for the executive/work unit head's review and signature; Coordinates data collection and provides information to others including executive/work unit head; Explains policies of the functional area (e.g., purchasing, travel, and leave). Office Management Performs/supervises several administrative functions (e.g., records management, reception); Manages a small work unit; Analyzes short-term administrative needs of the unit (e.g., status of supplies and equipment, determining if work order is needed); Notifies relevant individuals of work progress and inquires as to its status. General Administrative Develops filing systems (paper and/or electronic); Develops internal mailing processes and procedures; Prepares non-routine responses to correspondence; May supervise general administrative functions. Receptionist/Public Contact Oversees or resolves non-routine/difficult situations based on knowledge and interpretation of established policies & procedures; Interprets county rules & regulations to employees, management, and the public using discretion as to proper application. Word Processing/Typing Develops macros; Serves as unit expert or lead over other clerical/administrative positions. Information Systems/Software Develops macros; Creates and maintains databases; Generates unique reports; Creates complex spreadsheets for work unit; Diagnoses and resolves simple software/hardware problems; Maintains Web pages; Designs and lays out publications using specialized software packages; May supervise. Reports Prepares routine reports and statistics based on information compiled from various sources; Determines report format and elements. Payroll Prepares and/or supervises preparation of complex payroll (e.g., shift differential, overtime, multiple grants, 56-hour workweek, FLSA). Researches payroll issues (e.g., overtime, leave hours). Interprets policies & procedures. Personnel Initiates the full range of processing for complex personnel actions; Conducts new employee orientation within assigned agency, including notifying employees of Period of Initial Eligibility and the importance of compliance; Counsels employees on basic benefit questions; Uses Human Capital Management Enterprise Resource Planning system regularly to process departmental HR transactions; Updates job descriptions using information obtained from employee, supervisor, evaluations and samples; Resolves personnel processing problems on personnel policy/procedures with interpretation from appropriate resource (e.g., DHR); Completes job recruitment packages including drafting advertisement language for non-professional job announcements; Serves as liaison between supervisor/manager and HR regarding routine personnel actions; Advises supervisor and provides information regarding HR policies and procedures. Prepares diversity report. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge and understanding of the programs or activities of the unit served, as well as of the county and departmental administrative guides; Position may require knowledge of basic principles and methods of a technical or professional field. Math Skills Basic math skills. Word Processing/Typing Intermediate skills in use of applicable Microsoft Office Word. PC Skills Intermediate skills in the use of applicable Microsoft Office Suite software; Intermediate skills in the use of agency specific software applications. Communication Ability to communicate well through written and oral means. Information Abilities Ability to gather, integrate, and analyze simple data. Interpersonal Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both external and internal contacts. Purchasing and Accounting Ability to perform data entry into Purchasing/Logistics Enterprise Resource Planning systems and/or Financial Enterprise Resource Planning systems in at least five functions. Personnel and Payroll Ability to perform complex Human Capital Management Enterprise Resource Planning system functions (e.g., establish a position, create a PCF, determine cost center codes, etc.). Executive Assistance Ability to maintain confidentiality and be sensitive to political issues. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and three years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledgeable with Payroll/ Human Resources policies and procedures for governmental public safety agencies. Payroll processing experience of minimum two years. Experience working with HRM or HCM systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and great customer service. Excellent attention to detail. Strong planning skills. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: None. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employment contingent on completion of background investigation and employee is subject to random drug testing. Work requires the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment, sit for long periods, and bending and stooping for extended periods of time for filing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. LI-SP1 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Commuter Benefit Program Continuous Learning Opportunities NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable 03 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing administrative support in the functional areas of general administrative, and payroll? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 04 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a bi-weekly payroll environment? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 05 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with the County's FOCUS/SAP financial system? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have processing payroll for shift employees? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 07 Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents) Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts) Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web) No experience Required Question