What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist III - Human Resources position at Denton County, Texas?
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Administrative Specialist III performs a variety of administrative and technical work to support activities of the assigned department. Work involves preparing and maintaining a variety of files, databases and documents, answering telephone calls, greeting the public, and routing communications. Employee is responsible for performing general clerical duties such as preparing photocopies, processing mail, and compiling data for reports.
Examples of Duties
Performs research and compiles data for special projects, reports or other publications; prepares correspondence ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with department's goals and objectives.
Answers phones, greets visitors, and responds to inquiries related to the county or specific department; directs visitors to correct employee or department as necessary.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail; routes mail to proper recipient.
Establishes and maintains files and records; retrieves materials as requested; performs data entry as requested.
Maintains office supply inventories, ordering and distributing supplies as necessary.
Coordinates multiple departmental programs through scheduling, training, managing, and monitoring; oversees office management in department without direct supervisory responsibility.
Displays and reflects the culture, mission, vision, values, and direction of the department.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Prepares weekly order making appointments, including printing hiring actions from NeoGov, printing and attaching all necessary supporting documentation, preparing the court listing, sending out appropriate emails and making necessary changes in HRIS once personal actions have been approved.
Schedules drug tests and physicals for new employees. Notifies HR team of any issues.
Processes paperwork for all hiring actions, ensures degree, if applicable, has been received and drug test, background check, and physical have been completed.
Administers bilingual & typing test.
Assists the Benefits Manager with exit interviews.
Answers routine benefits questions and assists with annual benefits open enrollment.
Assists in projects and events and backs up other administrative duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Central
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Administrative Specialist III performs a variety of administrative and technical work to support activities of the assigned department. Work involves preparing and maintaining a variety of files, databases and documents, answering telephone calls, greeting the public, and routing communications. Employee is responsible for performing general clerical duties such as preparing photocopies, processing mail, and compiling data for reports.
Examples of Duties
Performs research and compiles data for special projects, reports or other publications; prepares correspondence ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with department's goals and objectives.
Answers phones, greets visitors, and responds to inquiries related to the county or specific department; directs visitors to correct employee or department as necessary.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail; routes mail to proper recipient.
Establishes and maintains files and records; retrieves materials as requested; performs data entry as requested.
Maintains office supply inventories, ordering and distributing supplies as necessary.
Coordinates multiple departmental programs through scheduling, training, managing, and monitoring; oversees office management in department without direct supervisory responsibility.
Displays and reflects the culture, mission, vision, values, and direction of the department.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Prepares weekly order making appointments, including printing hiring actions from NeoGov, printing and attaching all necessary supporting documentation, preparing the court listing, sending out appropriate emails and making necessary changes in HRIS once personal actions have been approved.
Schedules drug tests and physicals for new employees. Notifies HR team of any issues.
Processes paperwork for all hiring actions, ensures degree, if applicable, has been received and drug test, background check, and physical have been completed.
Administers bilingual & typing test.
Assists the Benefits Manager with exit interviews.
Answers routine benefits questions and assists with annual benefits open enrollment.
Assists in projects and events and backs up other administrative duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
- Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Central
