Administrative Specialist

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Administrative Specialist

City of Austin Austin, TX, United States

Job Description:

Administrative Specialist

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:


Licenses or Certifications:
Notes to Applicants

The Office of Community Liaison ( OCL ) Administrative Specialist position purpose is to monitor and process all requests for the Office of Community Liaison (ie: event participation and attendance, volunteer scheduling, meetings, phone calls, purchase request forms, and all travel arrangements). The Administrative Specialist will manage and maintain the calendar for the Unit. Handle inquiries and requests by forwarding to the OCL Manager and the correct neighborhood liaisons. They will also read incoming letters; memos; requests and more to determine their significance to the OCL and respond appropriately to them. This position will manage and provide clerical support for the functions of the OCL team. This position will prepare correspondence, and work with other staff within the unit/ department in order to provide input, gather data, analyze information and makes recommendations to the OCL Manager. This position will manage surveys and other data tools housed in the OCL for the Department and OCL unit.

The OCL is a Community Engagement and Outreach Division and is responsible for several APD engagement and outreach programs to include National Night Out, Pride Parade, and the Autism Sensory Fair, Seniors & Law Enforcement Together, coffee with a cop and more. The OCL works with different segments of the community to include African American, Asian, Hispanic, Immigrant, and LGBTQIA+. This position will work with community centers, stakeholders and places of worship. The position works in an office/warehouse space.

This position will report directly to the OCL Manager and is an essential support role for the unit.

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.


Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EEO /AA statement:

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Pay Range
$23.76 - $27.56 per hour
Hours
Monday-Friday;
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 09/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Clerical Location 4101 S Industrial Dr., Suite #260, ATX 78744 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Provides administrative support on highly technical and/or specialized projects. Facilitates the handling of time sensitive request such as ORR’s (Open Records Request), CAF’s (Citizen Action Forms), RCA’s (Request for Council Action) as well as other confidential documents. Verifies accuracy and completeness of critical documents such as PIO (Public Information Office) requests, records, correspondence, regulations, etc. Opens, sorts, reads, prioritizes and routes incoming mail, including faxes and emails. Prepares memos, letters and other correspondence using computer, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software. Using independent judgment performs data analysis, problem solving and recommends policy and administrative improvements. Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares documents for consideration and presentation. Files and retrieves documents, records and reports. Attends meetings, records minutes and distributes meeting notes. Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, conferences and events, plans travel itineraries and makes travel arrangements.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Minimum Qualifications for the Administrative Specialist are : Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business or Public Administration or related field, plus four (4) years’ experience in a professional/administrative capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Licenses and Certifications Required: None Do you meet the minimum qualifications of this position? * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired. * Do you have experience performing general office support to include ordering office supplies and managing inventory? * Do you have any experience working in a law enforcement setting? * Describe your experience acting as a liaison between management, employees, other City of Austin departments, and outside organizations.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).:
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience maintaining confidential files, and or experience which required you to maintain confidentiality.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following describes your experience with Adobe Suite? * Please describe your experience with purchase request forms and completing travel packages.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you able to lift 15-20 pounds with or without accommodations? * All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

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