THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE CONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT\n

JOB SUMMARY\n

The Administrative Specialist I provides routine clerical\/administrative support, which may include word processing, data entry, ordering supplies, opening\/sorting mail, copying, filing, faxing, answering phones, greeting visitors, providing basic information and\/or scheduling meetings.\n

QUALIFICATIONS\n

Education and Experience:\n

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.\n

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: \n\nKnowledge of office practices and procedures.\nKnowledge of grammar, spelling and alphanumeric sequencing.\nKnowledge of postal regulations.\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office and Publisher.\nAbility to create and maintain files and records. \nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\nAbility to interface effectively with other office personnel working in a team environment.\nAbility to add and subtract, multiply and divide.\nAbility to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.\nAbility to exercise judgment in situations involving a variety of general pre-defined duties which may be subject to frequent change.\nAbility to follow both oral and written directions.\nAbility to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment.\nAbility to effectively communicate with elected officials, department heads and other county employees.\n\n

PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and\/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, kneeling, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.\n

BENEFITS\n

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $17.26 hourly.