• The purpose of this class is to assists external and internal customers by responding to their requests as they relate to the function of the assigned department.

General Description
The purpose of this class is to assists external and internal customers by responding to their requests as they relate to the function of the assigned department.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Assists department management with budget related activities; reviews monthly financial reports; provides information on past budgets and expenditures for use in developing budget proposals; and retrieves and reports information on expenditures and current fund balances. 
Prepares varied and complex department documents, records, reports, and forms requiring knowledge of programs, policies and procedures. Initiates reports and documents based upon knowledge of department operations, reporting requirements, and established deadlines.
Researches, compiles, consolidates, and/or tabulates information; incorporates information into requested reports and other prepared materials; proofreads for accuracy and completeness; and distributes upon approval. 
Maintains assigned inventories; prepares, reviews, and processes purchasing documents; prepares purchase orders for needed materials, equipment, and supplies; receives and distributes incoming supply shipments; reviews and codes invoices; and forwards for payment. 
Serves as liaison between department management and customers and section staff/employees; responds to questions regarding department activities and services; explains policies, procedures and operations; and follows up to obtain additional information. 
Processes invoices for payment and is responsible for departmental purchasing records and related documents.
Monitors credit card purchases and prepares monthly reconciliation reports.
Maintains records of expenditures and reconciles accounts.
Performs research on policy, rules and regulations, and historical data. 
Maintains calendar for department management; schedules meetings and appointments; makes necessary travel arrangements; prepares and distributes agendas; and obtains requested audio-visual equipment.
Enters information into department programs and databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate. Researches information from databases and incorporates into reports, summaries, and other assignments.
Maintains department/program references such as vendor lists, Code books, training manuals, standard operating procedures; mailing lists.
Receives incoming shipments and records items received; verifies accuracy of shipment.
Answers department telephones; provides assistance, requested documents and information; refers callers to other staff members as appropriate; and takes messages. Receives, dates, and distributes incoming mail. Prepares outgoing mail.
Prepares folders; maintains files of department correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc.; photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; and requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department records/files. 
Prepares bid specifications
Prepares and coordinates agenda items for Commissioners Court.
Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires Associate's degree in business administration, finance, paralegal studies, information technology or closely related major.
Requires two years of experience in administrative office management and excellent oral and written communications skills or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
 
The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
The work is typically performed in an office. 
Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 3
 
Special Certifications and Licenses:
None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
 
Galveston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Galveston County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
 
 
 
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• Requires Associate's degree in business administration, finance, paralegal studies, information technology or closely related major.
• Requires two years of experience in administrative office management and excellent oral and written communications skills or closely related experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.