Office Support Specialist - Anne Arundel County, MD, United States - Anne Arundel County, MD
Description
Position Description:
This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Represented Office Support Specialist vacancy within the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Personal contacts are with county managers, employees, the general public, other municipal or private sector agencies for the purpose of receiving and exchanging information, explaining procedures to facilitate a process, provide a service, or resolve operating problems.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work involves serving as the primary office support employee for an organizational unit, with responsibility for coordinating varied and extensive office support work for a designated area or function such as budget, finance, human resources, procurement, public works, planning, recreation, public safety, etc.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(Note:
The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class.
They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Monitors and records expenditures of accounts, grants, budgets, and petty cash according to office procedures and generally accepted accounting standards.
Monitors and may in some cases control usage of budget allotments, equipment, supplies, and capital assets in support of program objectives.
Maintains files for accounts payable and payroll records for large-size organization.
Processes child support warrants and summons.
Provides office support for court ordered community service program.
Maintains inmate commitment status, and verifies release of inmates.
Updates utility connection files for water and sewer connections.
Maintains inventory and issues police uniforms and equipment.
Processes invoices, prepares reports for CIP.
Resolves discrepancies in purchasing and receiving orders, processes invoices and assists in preparing service contracts.
Updates and maintains water and sewer consumption and meter inventories; prepares reports for utility allocation approval of pending building permits.
Records and processes all park revenue, coordinates planning events for the park.
Operates and maintains meter reading system, answers questions from employees on health benefits, deferred compensation.
Prepares bills and accounts for all corporate and personal property tax bills.
Processes and bills all large commercial accounts for water bills.
Maintains and operates the real estate property tax overpayment and refund file.
Ensures that utility bills mailed to customers are accurate and complete.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
Thorough knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions.
Considerable knowledge of office record keeping and reporting.
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of employees performing a variety of clerical functions.
Ability to develop effective office work procedures.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral or written instructions.
Ability to prepare operating and statistical tabulations and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other county departments.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) or more years experience in progressively responsible office support work.
NOTE:
Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Experience in financial reconciliation and cash register procedures
- Experience providing excellent customer service through telephone and face-to-face interaction in an office setting
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