Administrative Specialist 1

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works in the Parole & Probation Division of the Sheriff’s Office performing a variety of complex administrative and clerical duties requiring knowledge of departmental policies and regulations and the exercise of judgment in receiving, processing, recording, and distributing confidential information. Assistance to offenders in developing schedules, advising of available social services, job search techniques, giving directives, transportation and other general support. Maintains records of financial transactions; prepares and processes fees and billings within an established system. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets that include creating formulas to track and calculate data for statistical analysis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Four (4) years administrative experience, including word processing, clerical functions or related experience.
At least one year of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Successful completion of a background check.
Valid Oregon driver's license.
Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively and calmly and to provide information or refer inquiries received from a myriad of sources.
Ability to interpret and understand confidentiality regulations and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes; relay appropriate information to citizens, offenders, community partners, and the public.
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
CPR/First Aid and Notary Public certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of complex administrative and clerical duties.
Receiving, processing, recording, and distributing confidential information.
Assisting offenders in developing schedules, advising of available social services, job search techniques, giving directives, transportation and other general support.
Maintaining records of financial transactions.
Preparing and processing fees and billings within an established system.
Developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets that include creating formulas to track and calculate data for statistical analysis.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
8 hours of vacation accrual every month
Sick leave
Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
Health Savings Account funds roll over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS after 6 months of employment.
County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary.
Free and award-winning wellness program
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.