Office Manager

Navajo County Sheriff's Office; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navajo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated individual for a supervisory role, overseeing office operations and staff coordination. This position involves managing departmental activities, preparing budgets, and ensuring effective communication across various departments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in office administration and a proven leadership background, contributing to the efficient functioning of the office.

Benefits

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 5 years in an office setting with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Prior experience in a government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned staff.
• Prepares reports and correspondence, maintains records.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual department budget.

Skills

Office Administration

Management

Supervision

Effective Communication

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Summary

Under general direction, performs supervisory and administrative work of moderate difficulty in diversified or special project work; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not comprehensive.)

• Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned staff. Coordinates training for office support staff; shares expertise with office staff.
• Develops and implements procedures, operations, and special projects and programs.
• Coordinates activities of several departments, programs, or offices.
• Analyzes departmental financial or project data and makes recommendations to the department director.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual department budget.
• Prepares reports and correspondence, maintains records.
• Responds to questions from the public and other departments regarding complex and confidential information. Coordinates logistics for training, travel, and meetings.
• Orders office supplies.
• Maintains office personnel files and assists with payroll processing.
• Enters data into computer systems and assists with office operations.
• Assists with office forms such as grants, budgets, reports, and expense forecasts.
• Represents the department at various meetings and functions.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of office administration, management, and supervision.
• Knowledge of financial tracking and planning techniques.
• Knowledge of staff research work, business English, and report writing.
• Knowledge of grant fund writing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Skill in expediting processes and procedures.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the work of others.

Desirable Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D., AND five years in an office setting with at least one year in a lead role; prior experience in a government setting preferred.

Employee Benefits

Navajo County offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, retirement plans, and more.