What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist I position at City of Johnson City?
The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for an Administrative Specialist I with the Purchasing Department. The employee performs intermediate skilled clerical work providing office, clerical, and secretarial support functions to several divisions of the department or first level manager; does related work as required. Work in this class involves varied and occasionally complex clerical/stenographic methods and problems. Requires employees to have a general knowledge in department functions, particularly in policy procedures and methods. With increasing responsibility, employees in this position function with a greater level of independence, approaching that of Administrative Specialist II. The work may require the exercise of judgement based upon knowledge gained through experience, but all decisions are made in accordance with established precedent or department policy.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of office methods, procedures, and equipment operations; general knowledge of modern customer service and account maintenance practices; some knowledge of the principles underlying State and City laws and regulations with laws, ordinances, and regulations of department; ability to maintain accurate records in a variety of record maintenance tasks; ability to prepare fiscal reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees as well as the general public; knowledge of filing principles; manual dexterity required for the efficient use of office equipment such as keyboards, typewriters, facsimile machines, etc.; skilled in Excel and Access applications; able to sit for extended periods of time while at work station or desk.
Acceptable Experience and Training: High school diploma or GED and some experience in clerical, secretarial and customer service work; or any equivalent combination of work experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pre-employment physical, and background check required.
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