Administrative Assistant, Senior

Pinal-County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Sabbaticals every 5 years

Employer retirement contributions

Health plans (affordable options)

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking an organized and reliable clerical professional to perform advanced administrative duties under general supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and leadership of some staff as needed.

The position offers a competitive starting salary dependent on experience, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for telework flexibility where applicable. Join a team that values work-life balance and public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; within 30 days for new residents.
• Equivalents: an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions concerning departmental policies and procedures.
• Compile reports and summaries of work.
• Maintain and control complex filing systems.
• May supervise a clerical unit.
• Operate a variety of office machines.
• Perform special projects.
• Plans, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Receive and distribute correspondence.
• Verify and complete records, forms, and documents.
• Scan paper documents into various databases.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Oral & written

Data processing

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays+ One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability –Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform office and clerical work of moderate difficulty as an advanced working/journey position under general supervision. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train other employees and/or monitor the work produced by other employees. The employee performs diverse duties of an advanced and specialized nature.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Answer questions concerning departmental policies and procedures.
• Compile reports and summaries of work.
• Maintain and control complex filing systems.
• May supervise a clerical unit.
• Operate a variety of office machines.
• Perform special projects.
• Plans, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Receive and distribute correspondence.
• Verify and complete records, forms, and documents.
• Scan paper documents into various databases.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of clerical and office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Skill in performing arithmetic computations.
• Skill in using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and maintain workflow.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain complex filing systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to crouch, finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.