What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager I position at Shawnee County Parks + Recreation?
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Company Description Shawnee County Parks Recreation is dedicated to inspiring active and healthy lifestyles through a diverse system of parks, trails, facilities, and community programs. The organization serves residents and visitors in and around Topeka, KS by providing inclusive recreational opportunities and well-maintained public spaces. Team members contribute to a mission-driven environment focused on health, wellness, and community engagement. Shawnee County Parks Recreation values collaboration, service, and stewardship of public resources, offering a meaningful workplace for individuals committed to public service and community impact.
Role Description The Office Manager I is a full-time, on-site role based in Topeka, KS.
Under general supervision, this position performs duties as a working supervisor of the Parks and Recreation Department’s administrative office. Assists in the management of the business aspects of department operations including asset management, project and funds tracking, utility expenditure analysis, payroll, and staff oversight. Provides customer service to vendors, all County departments, and the general public. Provides guidance and oversight to office staff. Assists with the issuance and maintenance of County-issued technology equipment. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the Administrative Superintendent
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Five (5) years’ clerical, customer service, billing, accounting, administrative support, or closely related office experience. A Degree/Certificate from an accredited college, university, or vocational school in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Office Administration, Management, or closely related field may be substituted, only one may be chosen to substitute, for the years of experience as follows:
o Certificate from a vocational school may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience. In addition to the certificate, requires four (4) years additional clerical, customer service, billing, accounting, administrative support, or closely related office experience.
o Associate Degree may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience. In addition to the Associate Degree, requires three (3) years additional clerical, customer service, billing, accounting, administrative support, or closely related office experience.
o Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for four (4) years of required experience. In addition to the Bachelor’s Degree, requires one (1) year of additional clerical, customer service, billing, accounting, administrative support, or closely related office experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
o Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Required to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and a review of driving record.
- This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.