Office Specialist III (Grant Funded)

$37,107 - $46,384/Yr

Yuma County - Yuma, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Yuma, AZ

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Office Specialist III position is a full-time role within the Yuma County Public Health Services District, focusing on administrative and secretarial tasks of considerable difficulty. The role involves leading clerical staff, managing office records, and ensuring the accuracy of documents and procedures. The position requires a high level of organization, communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, office, and secretarial work of considerable difficulty.
• Serve as a lead worker and assist with assigning work and reviewing the work of others.
• Receive, sort, index, file, and retrieve forms, correspondence, and documents.
• Scan documents and verify information entered into the computer.
• Format, compose, and prepare complex documents and reports.
• Maintain computerized databases, office records, and files.
• Oversee the filing systems and train clerical staff.
• Respond to correspondence and operate various office equipment.
• Answer difficult questions and requests from the public.
• Prepare and process confidential and sensitive documents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in general secretarial or office work.
• Preferred skills demonstrating keying of at least 60 WPM.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Yuma County policies and procedures.
• Skill in preparing reports and operating various types of office equipment.
• Ability to effectively respond to phone calls, emails, and complaints in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Salary range of $17.84 - $22.30 Hourly based on education and experience.
• Full-time employment with reliable attendance required.