Administrative Specialist III - Sheriff's Office

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking an administrative assistant to provide clerical support across divisions. The role involves handling calendars, correspondence, travel arrangements, and document processing in a municipal environment.

The position requires basic Excel and Word skills, attention to confidentiality, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments. A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with secretarial experience.
• Basic Excel/Word skills required; testing will determine qualification.
• Municipal office environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides administrative/clerical support for assigned department/division within designated timeframes.
• Screens calls, manages calendars, and drafts or proofreads documents.
• Maintains confidentiality of departmental information and communicates with internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and meeting logistics for staff.
• Prepares reports and basic data analyses from department files and records.

Skills

Basic Excel

Basic Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in secretarial/office administration (preferred)

Job description

Position Information

This position requires completion of a Basic Excel and Basic Word skills testing to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email prior to the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet qualifications for this position. Skills testing must be completed by Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position. The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative and secretarial functions to a large division or department in support of departmental operations. This position may also be requested to represent the agency at various public events.

Essential Functions

Coordinates and provides administrative/clerical support for an assigned department/division: processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; works with and provides guidance and assistance to administrative/clerical staff assigned to divisions or work units within the department to ensure uniform and cooperative work efforts; and maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.

Provides administrative/secretarial support for management and/or staff of assigned department/division: relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks; screens telephone calls, mail, e-mail, and other communications and initiates appropriate action/response; records and transcribes dictation; types, composes, edits, or proofreads various documentation; maintains calendars and schedules meetings, appointments, interviews, or other activities; coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or related plans for department staff.

Serves as liaison between the assigned department and other departments/divisions, staff members, County officials, the public, community leaders, outside agencies, or other individuals or organizations for the distribution and receipt of routine information; interacts with various officials and dignitaries involving sensitive client relations; conveys information among division/department personnel; and circulates documentation to appropriate departments.

Maintains calendar/schedule of activities for the assigned manager and department/division; schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, interviews, conferences, training activities, or other activities; updates calendar on a regular basis and notifies parties involved of changes.

Coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or other travel-related plans for executives or other staff.

Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative or statistical data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; conducts research of department files, legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.

Distributes documentation between department/staff members and internal/external individuals/agencies; operates fax machine to send/receive documentation; distributes/delivers incoming faxes, subpoenas, mail, or other documentation to appropriate personnel; sorts, organizes, opens, and/or distributes incoming mail; signs for incoming packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail; copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation.

Types, prepares, proofreads, and/or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, logs, notices, schedules, calendars, attendance records, check requests, purchase orders, requisitions, budget documents, contracts, agreements, statistical reports, incident/accident reports, work order requests, agendas, minutes, motions, ordinances, resolutions, accident/incident reports, inventory records, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, or other documents.

Coordinates arrangements for various meetings: notifies participants of scheduled meetings; prepares meeting notices, agendas, and meeting packets; coordinates room reservations, setup, refreshments, and equipment required for meetings; attends meetings; records and/or transcribes meeting minutes; distributes documentation; maintains records.

Processes purchasing documentation: reviews purchase requisitions and verifies availability of budgeted funds; prepares purchase orders and forwards data to appropriate departments; obtains competitive price quotes; orders materials under blanket purchase orders.; reviews invoices, purchase orders, or other documents for accuracy; researches discrepancies, assigns proper accounting/budgetary codes, obtains proper signatures, and forwards for payment; maintains files and records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required, Associate's degree in secretarial science or office administration preferred; supplemented by three years of responsible experience in secretarial, office administration, customer service or similar field (preferably in a municipal environment).

Licenses and Certifications

May require possession and maintenance of valid State of Georgia Notary Public certification.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.