Office Specialist - Social Services

Under general supervision, the Office Specialist provides specialized office and administrative support that requires independent judgment, technical proficiency, and a strong understanding of departmental procedures. Responsibilities include managing records and data, preparing reports and correspondence, conducting research, assisting with projects, and providing accurate information to the public and county staff while interpreting policies and regulations. 

This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Please refer to the full job description below for additional details regarding duties, qualifications, and requirements.

As a full-time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $7.20/hour or nearly $15,000 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.18/hour or $2,400 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.15/hour or $12,800 annually). An employee in this position will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours for pay for 12 paid holidays. 

Consider joining the Churchill County team! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $14,900/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $12,800/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $2,400/year).   

Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class require a definable body of administrative support knowledge and skills pertaining to the department/function to which assigned. This class is distinguished from Administrative Assistant in that the latter supports a department and its director.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs specialized office support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the function to which assigned.
• Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations.
• Conducts specific projects related to the department or office to which assigned; may obtain and/or provide information from other organizations, summarize such information and prepare recommendations.
• Provides information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures.
• Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files.
• Prepares and types correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions; may provide secretarial support on a relief basis.
• Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
• Oversees and personally performs a variety of office administrative details such as entering employee time, preparing purchase requisitions, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Acts as receptionist (as needed) and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

• Policies and procedures of the department to which assigned.
• Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation as well as use of job- or department-specific software.
• Business arithmetic.
• Applicable regulations, policies and statutes.
• Office administrative practices and procedures.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.

• Performing administrative support work in assigned of areas/disciplines.
• Reading and explaining rules, policies and procedures.
• Analyzing and resolving varied office administrative problems.
• Organizing, maintaining and researching office files.
• Compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

• Nevada Notary Public certificate may be required.
• Nevada driver's license may be required.

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable). 
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.