Administrative Specialist, Senior

Washington County • Salinas, CA

2d • $28 - $34

About The Position

The Washington County Sheriff's Office – Jail Division is looking for a Senior Administrative Specialist to join our Administration Team! This position provides high-level administrative support to the Jail Command leadership team and members within the Jail Division. The work will span a wide variety of responsibilities, including developing and maintaining communication such as meeting agendas and minutes, drafting documents, supporting calendar management and meeting scheduling, preparing reports, forms, and presentations, and providing overall administrative support.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative or clerical support.
• Selected candidate must pass a post-offer drug screen
• The selected finalist(s) for this position must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of: Principles of supervision and training.
• Skills to: Provide timely, effective, and efficient customer service to the general public, clients, and other employees.
• Interact patiently with individuals making inquiries regarding various County programs and services who have little or no experience or knowledge of the services provided.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to: Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, and policies.
• Take and transcribe dictation at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Effectively administer a variety of duties with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• developing and maintaining communication such as meeting agendas and minutes
• drafting documents
• supporting calendar management and meeting scheduling
• preparing reports, forms, and presentations
• providing overall administrative support

Benefits

• Veterans' Preference
• Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
• Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.
• We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
• Benefits & Wellness Program
• Veteran’s Preference Information
• Access & Opportunity Resolution

What This Job Offers

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