Administrative Specialist - City
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About The Position
The Administrative Specialist position is located within the Administrative Division of the Public Transportation and Parking Department of the City of Oklahoma City. This role is crucial for supporting the department's operations and reports directly to a department or division head. The primary responsibilities of the Administrative Specialist include performing special projects, conducting research, monitoring budget goals and objectives, and executing general administrative tasks. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of current organizational, managerial, and administrative concepts and principles, as well as skills in basic research principles and standard budgeting and financial management procedures. Essential functions of the job involve identifying problems, evaluating and developing alternatives, and making both written and verbal recommendations aimed at improving organizational programs, procedures, and operations. The specialist will be responsible for researching and assessing departmental needs and operations, assisting in the planning, preparation, and control of budgets, and exchanging information with various personnel, boards, committees, and citizens regarding departmental policies and procedures. Specific duties may include representing the department in meetings, preparing Council memos, monitoring project records related to contractual obligations, and conducting feasibility and cost-benefit analyses. The role requires a high degree of independence, as the employee will often be the chief resource for conducting research into specific operational matters, with minimal guidance on how to proceed with assignments. Work results will be evaluated based on the soundness of technical judgment and the quality of recommendations made.
