Job Summary
In a staff capacity within line departments the Administrative Services Officer I performs a wide range of administrative support duties involving budgets policies procedures organization planning contracts facilities systems equipment supplies personnel and special projects. Specific responsibilities vary depending on assignment and positions may emphasize analytical budgetary or fiscal duties. While incumbents typically do not perform line functions of the department they are expected to gain knowledge of departmental operations to effectively provide administrative support. The role may also include providing supervision or work direction to clerical or technical staff.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
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Principles of public administration organization and management.
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Budget preparation analysis and control.
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Accounting and statistical methods.
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Personnel administration and supervision.
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Analytical methods for evaluating administrative and management practices.
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Legislative processes at the county state and federal levels.
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Practical applications of computer systems and equipment.
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Inventory control and space management.
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Contract negotiation preparation and monitoring.
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Basic word processing and office procedures.
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English grammar punctuation spelling and usage.
Ability to:
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Perform budget analysis preparation and monitoring.
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Research analyze and recommend improvements to administrative or procedural operations.
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Prepare clear logical and concise reports and correspondence.
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Present findings and recommendations effectively.
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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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Acquire subject matter expertise related to departmental functions laws and procedures.
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Operate computer equipment and related applications.
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Prioritize and organize work efficiently.
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Analyze financial and statistical data accurately.
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Supervise and provide direction to clerical and technical staff.
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Train others in administrative procedures and best practices.
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Represent the department effectively to other agencies and public bodies.
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
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One year of full-time experience in a supervisory position involving personnel selection counseling discipline budgeting and policy/procedure development in Sacramento County service.
Or:
2. A bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a field related to administration management or finance.
Or:
3. One year of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in one of the following classifications:
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Accountant
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Auditor / Auditor-Appraiser
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Executive Secretary or Secretary to an elected official
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Legal Executive Secretary or Legal Research Assistant
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Personnel Technician (formerly Personnel Assistant)
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Public Information Officer (formerly Communication and Media Officer I or Public Information Specialist)
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Workers Compensation Assistant
Or:
4. Two years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service performing lead budgetary administrative or personnel duties at a level equivalent to:
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Senior Account Clerk (formerly Account Clerk III)
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Senior Court Process Clerk
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Senior Election Assistant
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Senior Office Assistant / Senior Office Specialist
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Senior Student Intern
Or:
5. One year of full-time paid experience equivalent to an Administrative Services Officer I in Sacramento County or as a Staff Services Analyst with the State of California or similar government agency involving budget development policy and procedure management and/or personnel administration.
Job Summary In a staff capacity within line departments the Administrative Services Officer I performs a wide range of administrative support duties involving budgets policies procedures organization planning contracts facilities systems equipment supplies personnel and special projects. Specific re...
Job Summary
In a staff capacity within line departments the Administrative Services Officer I performs a wide range of administrative support duties involving budgets policies procedures organization planning contracts facilities systems equipment supplies personnel and special projects. Specific responsibilities vary depending on assignment and positions may emphasize analytical budgetary or fiscal duties. While incumbents typically do not perform line functions of the department they are expected to gain knowledge of departmental operations to effectively provide administrative support. The role may also include providing supervision or work direction to clerical or technical staff.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
-
Principles of public administration organization and management.
-
Budget preparation analysis and control.
-
Accounting and statistical methods.
-
Personnel administration and supervision.
-
Analytical methods for evaluating administrative and management practices.
-
Legislative processes at the county state and federal levels.
-
Practical applications of computer systems and equipment.
-
Inventory control and space management.
-
Contract negotiation preparation and monitoring.
-
Basic word processing and office procedures.
-
English grammar punctuation spelling and usage.
Ability to:
-
Perform budget analysis preparation and monitoring.
-
Research analyze and recommend improvements to administrative or procedural operations.
-
Prepare clear logical and concise reports and correspondence.
-
Present findings and recommendations effectively.
-
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
-
Acquire subject matter expertise related to departmental functions laws and procedures.
-
Operate computer equipment and related applications.
-
Prioritize and organize work efficiently.
-
Analyze financial and statistical data accurately.
-
Supervise and provide direction to clerical and technical staff.
-
Train others in administrative procedures and best practices.
-
Represent the department effectively to other agencies and public bodies.
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
-
One year of full-time experience in a supervisory position involving personnel selection counseling discipline budgeting and policy/procedure development in Sacramento County service.
Or:
2. A bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a field related to administration management or finance.
Or:
3. One year of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in one of the following classifications:
-
Accountant
-
Auditor / Auditor-Appraiser
-
Executive Secretary or Secretary to an elected official
-
Legal Executive Secretary or Legal Research Assistant
-
Personnel Technician (formerly Personnel Assistant)
-
Public Information Officer (formerly Communication and Media Officer I or Public Information Specialist)
-
Workers Compensation Assistant
Or:
4. Two years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service performing lead budgetary administrative or personnel duties at a level equivalent to:
-
Senior Account Clerk (formerly Account Clerk III)
-
Senior Court Process Clerk
-
Senior Election Assistant
-
Senior Office Assistant / Senior Office Specialist
-
Senior Student Intern
Or:
5. One year of full-time paid experience equivalent to an Administrative Services Officer I in Sacramento County or as a Staff Services Analyst with the State of California or similar government agency involving budget development policy and procedure management and/or personnel administration.
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