Administrative Assistant II / Probation Services

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County • Athens, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to provide administrative, secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping and general office support to the County Probation Services Office. Provides information, processes and maintains records, issues and prepares purchase orders, prepares reports and correspondence, assists with payroll/budget functions, greets visitors, distributes mail, resolves scheduling conflicts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of clerical, bookkeeping or general office related experience required
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Must obtain the GCIC Inquiry Level Operator Certification within the first six months of employment
• Knowledge of Georgia law and government policies, court procedures, and activities of the office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Administrative Assistant.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.
• Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to handle required calculations.
• Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to comprehend laws and apply regulations and procedures of the department.
• Ability to learn and comprehend specific tasks performed on the Georgia Crime Information Center computer.

Nice To Haves

• A vocational/Technical degree in Accounting, Secretarial Sciences or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, compiles, and assists in preparing annual operating and capital budgets and monitors expenditures on a daily basis.
• Prepares statistical reports requiring the use of a computer.
• Conducts periodic audits of various funds.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of office payroll and processes Human Resources documents, including P.O.S.T., GCIC and other documentation.
• Assists internal auditors during audit of financial matters.
• Maintains miscellaneous files and indexes miscellaneous correspondence.
• Resolves citizen complaints and/or questions.
• Prepares deposit records and maintains all payment records.
• Maintains petty cash account and makes disbursements.
• Prepares case files on court calendar for forwarding to the appropriate Court, including the retrieval, review, and organization of documentation as required.
• Types petitions, warrants, and other documentation to be submitted to the court and assumes responsibility for correctness of spelling, punctuation, format, and grammar.
• Maintains an accurate record of case files, indicating the location of file, prosecutor assigned to case, and status of case.
• Compiles and types various reports and correspondence.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and directs to appropriate personnel.
• Makes copies of documentation submitted by probations for filing and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Enters data from case files into computer database in the specified format displayed and compares data entered into computer with original case file to verify accuracy.
• Logs court dates on case file jackets for daily assimilation of files required by the court calendar.
• Obtains criminal histories utilizing the Georgia Crime Information Center computer.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ACC Gov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
• ACC Gov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
• To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED