Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Department: Prowers Area Transit
Hours: Full Time
Job Description:
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: PROWERS AREA TRANSIT
FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SALARY: $17.00-$20.00
BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, 401(a) with employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation, paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
You will be expected to provide administrative and customer service as directed by the Operations Manager. You will be expected to have experience with computer billing and filing. You must possess the ability to deal with unexpected situations on a daily basis and solve them within PATS’s procedures and policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure that all reporting, and billing requirements relative to funding sources are met in a timely manner.
- Ability to deal with problems and stressful situations involving several variables in changing situations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ensure that all paperwork for purchase programs is completed in a timely manner.
- Ability to complete paperwork dealing with multiple grants and awards in a timely manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals organizations, state and federal.
- Ability to prepare weekly, monthly and annual operation performance data.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
- Review historical data for accuracy and update notes as needed.
- Attend various trainings approved by the Transit Operations Manager.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must have the ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals to the Operations Manager. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents pertaining to grants, accounting, Medicaid etc.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Must possess the following:
- Knowledge of MSWord, MS Excel and other publications software is highly desirable.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
Associate of Arts degree or higher is preferred, but not mandatory.
Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience working as an Administrative Assistant or as secretarial/clerical office staff.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to see and read typewritten text. Must have sufficient range of motion in hands, arms and shoulders to be able to utilize a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to occasionally lift moderate weight, i.e., files, record books, etc. Must be assertive and self-motivated and have the ability to complete multiple, simultaneous projects.
Prowers Area Transit and Prowers County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply using the on-line application or you may pick up a paper application from the following location.
Prowers County Administration Office
301 S. Main, STE 215
Lamar, CO 81052
