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Cobb County, GA

Administrative Specialist II - Precinct 3

Cobb County, GA, Marietta, GA, United States


Salary: $17.95 Hourly

Location : Marietta, GA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 03825

Department: Admin - Police Department

Opening Date: 12/13/2024

Closing Date: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Grade Code: 102

Skills Testing Information: This position requires the completion of an assigned skills test before the application can be considered. Mobile devices such as tablets and phones are not supported for the online testing. Please use a desktop or laptop computer (Windows, Linux, or Apple OS) to take the assigned test(s). In addition, Internet Explorer is no longer compatible with Microsoft and not a compatible browser for this online test. If you encounter any issues while completing the assessment, please email the testing technical support department at support@biddle.com or call (800) 999-0438 x127 Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am to 8pm PST.

Position Information

This position will work at Precinct 3 located at 1901 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339.

This position requires completing an Excel and data entry skills testing to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email the next day after the posting closes, for applications received that successfully meet the qualifications for this position. Skills testing must be completed by December 30, 2024, 11:59 PM. Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

This role will require the use of Excel and Adobe Suite to manage crime data and response information.

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 workstation.

Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
  • Yes
  • No


02

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


03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
  • Yes
  • No


04

Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Advanced Degree
  • None of the above


05

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

06

Do you have a valid State of Georgia Notary Public certification?
  • Yes
  • No, but I am willing to obtain my certification.
  • No, and I am NOT willing to obtain my certification.


07

How many years of experience do you have in clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, record management experience and/or training?
  • No experience
  • Less than two years of experience
  • Two to four years of experience
  • More than four years of experience


08

Please describe your experience in clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, record management experience and/or training. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.

09

Do you have experience working within a law enforcement agency?
  • Yes
  • No


10

Please describe the type of work you did while working within a law enforcement agency. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.

11

This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process.

The skills testing information and link will be sent via email prior to the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet qualifications for this position.

Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
  • I agree to complete the skills testing.
  • I do not agree to complete the skills testing.


12

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.


13

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 may 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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