Overview

Job Location:
Public Service Center

Job Summary

The Internal Services Department provides services for a wide range of County functions and many other local government agencies. The Internal Services Department is made up of the following programs: Purchasing, Facilities Maintenance, Board of Equalization, Records Management, Property, Lease and Contract Management, Print Shop, Mailroom, Parking, and Administrative Support.

This position will work with business partners from around the county and will be cross trained to serve customers on behalf of Internal Services. Duties will involve the full range of administrative/clerical support functions, extensive public contact via phones, email or in person, as well as the following primary responsibilities:

Processing of Board of Equalization appeals and associated documents. The Board of Equalization assists in the administration of property valuation used for tax purposes, providing an impartial forum for property owners. If a property owner disputes the assessed value of property, the Board of Equalization will hear the owner’s appeal and make an informed decision.

Creation and Payment of Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Invoices

Assist with Property and Lease Management

Recording documents and contracts

Data Entry into a variety of computer systems including but not limited to Bonfire, Workday, and Excel.

The position in Internal Services is represented and requires membership in Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel
  • Knowledge of Workday Financial Management System
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and strong collaborative skills.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Willingness and ability to work independently in a constantly changing, high pressure, multi-tasking environment.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to research data for customers and administration.
  • Ability to leverage and implement continual process improvement methodologies.
  • Valid driver’s license required at time of hire
  • Bilingual skills desired but not required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including mail trays, archive boxes, and other office supplies & equipment as necessary.
  • Processing forms/paperwork
  • Research data
  • Reception: Front Counter/Multi-line Telephone
  • Cash Handling: Counting cash, making change, preparing deposits and balancing
  • Word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry, filing, 10-Key, scanning and photocopying documents
  • Strong collaborative skills and interpersonal communication

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience providing office/administrative support emphasizing multi-tasking and excellent customer service. 

All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered. 

Knowledge of: general office procedures and practices; clerical procedures used in performing the work; filing and record-keeping procedures; business English; PC computer applications.

Ability to: have continuous customer contact is an element of this position; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; learn the department processes, services and functions; operate standard office equipment such as computer software applications, telephones, facsimile machines, copy machines; work independently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations; effectively maintain harmonious relationships with customers, including co-workers; diffuse difficult or highly charged situations; follow oral and written instructions; develop and demonstrate effective customer service techniques; communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

 

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) – An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

 

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

 

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be October 21st. This recruitment may close without notice on or after the first review date.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides information to the public or other employees by phone or in person to ensure compliance and an understanding of the agency rules, regulations, or functions; listens to questions and explains procedures according to agency guidelines or refers clients to appropriate source.
  • Greets visitors and directs them to the proper person or section; responds to routine inquires by phone or face to face; fulfills requests for publications or office supplies; makes necessary arrangements for travel and prepares travel vouchers for staff.
  • Performs counter work; receives and processes a variety of forms and applications, determines regulatory or procedural compliance; computes or verifies data, fees or payments; assists in the completion of forms or documents; and researches governing directives to answer questions and resolve routine problems encountered. Provides information and explains departmental procedures in response to questions raised by the public served.  Issues documents such as licenses, permits, registrations and receipts.
  • Uses computer software applications and equipment to prepare and complete forms, memos, reports, text and correspondence for managers or supervisors from rough draft, dictation equipment, handwritten copy or oral instruction. May use standard electronic typewriter for completion of forms. 
  • Effectively operates complex equipment and office machinery which may include computer PC applications, printers, programmable typewriters, electronic transcribers, facsimile machines and other data entry machines; may serve as department liaison with service and vendor personnel when problems occur; reconciles routine problems by consulting technical manuals.
  • Maintains databases for tracking departmental/program information and produces complex reports from database as required and necessary; uses spreadsheets to track, analyze and report quantitative information.
  • Using various computer applications, creates templates, spreadsheets, macros, presentation materials, slides, charts and graphics.
  • Organizes and maintains subject matter files and records and retrieves information, files, documents and records as needed.  Produces complex reports from data. Assures that record disposition schedules are adhered to and that files are kept orderly and current.
  • Originates procedural correspondence such as letters of transmittal, routine notices, and responses to requests for information which are readily available by reference to office records.
  • Processes requisitions and vouchers received through departmental business transactions; places orders from requisitions and validates payments received.
  • Performs timekeeping functions for work unit of department, i.e., completes time records, computes time worked and posts to master timesheet; maintains leave status records and monitors and analyzes leave records.
  • Maintains simple bookkeeping, financial and statistical records where no technical accounting knowledge is required.
  • Receives, receipts and calculates various payments, fees and fines; makes proper distribution and manually records entries or codes incoming material for automated data entry or further clerical processing.
  • Takes minutes at meetings; performs follow-up clerical procedures between meetings and groups.
  • Assists in specially assigned or periodic data searches to develop or recover information from standard and non-standard sources.  Assists in the compliance and evaluation of such data to meet defined objectives.
  • Orders, maintains and distributes stocks, supplies and inventories.  Conducts related price surveys when required.
  • Coordinates and organizes meetings, activities and functions.  Sets up rooms and equipment when required.
  • May work with the public, clients, other departmental personnel or staff of other businesses in order to interpret program procedures and guidelines, facilitate operations, or to assist in the training of staff.
  • Processes a variety of moderately difficult to complex paperwork including expense reports, petty cash requests, purchase orders, invoices, etc.
  • Assists in developing general office procedures and processes.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Salary Grade

Local 11.5

Salary Range

$21.76 – $28.28- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Brianna Bradley

Email:

[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.