Juvenile Executive Assistant

Benton County (OR)

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays & Vacation

$0 Health Premium

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA/HRA contribution

PERS 6%

457b plan 1.5%

Wellness program

Life/AD&D/LTD insurance

Veteran resources

Job summary

Benton County seeks an Executive Support staffer to assist the Juvenile Department Director with administrative and financial operations and to help implement department goals, objectives, strategies, and policies. The role supports the team by delivering essential internal business services for efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong MS Office skills, a background in public administration or related fields, and experience in confidential, multi-tasking environments.

Qualifications

Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in a related field.
5 years of progressively responsible administrative or related experience, and/or direct experience in the juvenile justice system.
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted with minimum 6 months of work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide executive support to the Juvenile Department Director and assist with administrative and financial operations.
Support implementation of department goals, objectives and policies.
Deliver internal business services to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Human Development or related field

Tools

JJIS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position will serve as Executive Support staff to the Juvenile Department Director in helping support the oversight and efficient business operations of the Juvenile Department. The position will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Juvenile Department by helping to support the implementation ofDepartment goals, objective, strategies, and policies for the overall business and financial operations. In addition, this position will support the team by providing administrative and support services that help the efficient and effective delivery of internal business services.

BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions.
Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of:
$55,559.90-$79,583.59
This position is eligible for two salary raises within the first year as long as your performance is in good standing.
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
Have benefits questions?
Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Human Development or related field; AND
5 years of progressively responsible administrative or related support experience, and/or direct experience in the juvenile justice system.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent. There is no substitution for supervisory experience.

Special Requirements

A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe your related experience.
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Valid Oregon driver's license or the ability to obtain.

Ideal Candidate

Knowledge and experience with the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) and juvenile justice court system (local and state).
Notary public licensure
Ability to multi-task; precise and accurate in work; self-motivated; maintains confidentiality.
Extensive experience with using a variety of software products, particularly those in the Microsoft Suite - Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with website management and ability to effectively post and organize material in a professional manner.
Good skills in business writing and report preparation methods.
Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate a high attention to detail and organization.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Derik Hering, Juvenile Services Director

Benton County Juvenile Department

Telephone: (541) 766-6062

derik.hering@bentoncountyor.gov

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they have it all.

Additional information

This is a FLSA exempt position.
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
This position may be used to fill multiple vacancies or to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veteran's Resources.
NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.