Administrative Specialist I

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Conroe Police Department seeks an Administrative Specialist I to provide routine clerical and administrative support, including word processing, data entry, mail handling, and scheduling meetings. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of related experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher is expected, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate office equipment and input data accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine clerical/administrative support, including word processing and data entry.
• Order supplies and manage mail, copies, filings, and faxes.
• Answer phones and greet visitors; schedule meetings as needed.
• Maintain files and records; interface with other office personnel.

Skills

Office administration

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Publisher

Job description

THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE CONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Specialist I provides routine clerical/administrative support, which may include word processing, data entry, ordering supplies, opening/sorting mail, copying, filing, faxing, answering phones, greeting visitors, providing basic information and/or scheduling meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and alphanumeric sequencing.
• Knowledge of postal regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Publisher.
• Ability to create and maintain files and records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface effectively with other office personnel working in a team environment.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise judgment in situations involving a variety of general pre-defined duties which may be subject to frequent change.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, department heads, and other county employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert 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. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, kneeling, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $19.02 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Must pass FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.