POSITION: Administrative Officer I
GRADE: 11, STEP: 1
POSTED: 11/7/2024 - (OPEN TO CURRENT CAMDEN COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
CLOSES: 11/15/2024
BEGINNING SALARY: $54,223
CAMDEN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - MUST COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED.
NC-PD107 - MUST COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED.
PROGRAMS: ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRING FISCAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION OF POSITION: Social Services Building, 117 NC HWY 343 North, Camden, NC 27921
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and one or two years of progressively responsible administration and office management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an administrative position and assists the Director in the general administration of the Department of Social Services. The primary responsibility is to oversee all fiscal aspects of the department, specifically related to budget management and fiscal accountability, ensuring that the day-to-day operations continue efficiently and accurately.
This position is responsible for budgetary duties that include but are not limited to DSS 1571 and the monitoring of agency revenues and expenditure within the agency budget. Performs personnel actions that include but are not limited to the oversight of the completion of personnel database, the explanation and implementation of agency policy to employees, the interpretation and explanation of employment law acts that include but are not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to employees, and handling of Worker’s Compensation claims.
The Administrative Officer performs a variety of administrative duties interpreting rules, regulations, and procedures, and the direct supervision of the Public Information Officers. Work is performed with minimal direct supervision and allows for a limited exercise of independent judgment, which is reviewed periodically through monitoring and audits to ensure conformity with established procedures and policies and the exercise of sound judgment.
All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and /or natural disaster.
The Administrative Officer also serves as the Clerk to the Social Services Board which requires attending monthly meetings and documenting the activities of the Board.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
- Some knowledge of personnel policies and practices.
- Some knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
- Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials
Recruitment Period:
Please Note: A criminal background and driving record check will be conducted, and a pre-employment drug screen/alcohol test is required.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Camden County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Camden County does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, biological sex, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, disability, handicap, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law.
