Public Service Specialist - Adult Probation (0926)
About The Position
Under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in assigned field; performs related work as assigned. The Coconino County Adult Probation Department's mission is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims. This is to be accomplished by providing to our clients individualized programming and supervision to include: Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need. Restorative justice to the community and victims. Community and client involvement and collaboration. Effective, quality-based methods of supervision. Measurable processes and outcomes. Coconino County Pretrial Mission Statement: To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices. This position will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes night, weekend and holiday hours.
Requirements
- Two years' experience in performing clerical or administrative work within subject area
- Associate's degree and one year experience in performing clerical or administrative work within subject area
- Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
- Considerable knowledge of: Business English, spelling and arithmetic, punctuation and grammar
- Considerable knowledge of: Office practices and procedures
- Skill in: Use of computer systems, Microsoft Suite, and other office machines
- Skill in: Report preparation
- Ability to: Compose correspondence dealing with technical and complex matters
- Ability to: Exercise sound independent judgment on a variety of problems in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
- Ability to: Prioritize, plan and carry out assignments
- Ability to: Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Ability to: Follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Nice To Haves
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Formats, composes and types correspondence and other documents from written drafts and dictating equipment on routine, complex and confidential matters
- Prepares reports and maintains records
- Receives, sorts, files and retrieves forms, correspondence and documents
- Updates, checks and completes records, forms and documents
- Verifies discrepancies and makes corrections
- Researches records and disburses information
- Establishes and maintains complex filing systems
- Schedules, gathers materials and prepares agenda for various meetings
- Takes and transcribes minutes of meetings and other proceedings
- Maintains control and assures availability of files and other materials
- Answers questions requiring knowledge of departmental rules and procedures
- Exercises discretion and judgment on minor administrative decisions
- Processes and distributes confidential and sensitive documents
- May maintain department budget accounting records
- May answer and route incoming phone calls
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
