Job Description

Provides specialized administrative support to the Commissioners’ and Solicitors’ Office in the daily operations of the department.

Position Information:

Starting Salary: $20.20 an hour / $39,390 annually

In some cases, the starting salary is non-negotiable

Position Code: SO3002

5-Factor Grade: 105

Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2 week pay period

Typical hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with a one-hour lunch

Current county employees will follow the county's promotion/demotion policy.

Responsibilities:

• Assists County Solicitors and Paralegal/Right to Know Officer in preparation of contracts, other legal documents and Right to Know responses.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors.
• Assist in contract processing.
• Maintains department records/files.
• Support Deputy Chief Clerk and paralegal by managing Lawson duties to track and manage departmental contracts and for budgets and invoicing.
• Track and manage the Commissioners’ departmental budget while ensuring supplies are ordered as needed.
• Create agendas for public meetings and attend and take meeting minutes while providing support.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for the Commissioners, Chief Clerk, and the Deputy Chief Clerk.
• Handle office correspondence for the commissioners and solicitors and provide additional support as needed.
• Manage departmental files by reviewing on an annual basis to purge files, keep them or send them archives.
• Serve as a backup for the mailroom and switchboard as needed.
• Attends meetings, training and seminars as required.
• Assists staff with work duties as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Associates degree in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three years administrative or office related experience.

Company Description

Mission Statement:The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance