Administrative Technician ( 1 Opening ) - City of Bentonville (AR) : Job Details

Safety/Security Status: Security Sensitive

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

When Assigned Duties in the District Court

Coordinates the purchasing for several internal department accounts, entering requisitions, obtaining and receiving purchase orders

As required, assists the Chief Clerk or Chief Deputy Clerk with interviewing potential office staff.

As required, provides assistance with onboarding of new employees.

Assists in the preparation of the department operating budget and may advise department head on expenditures and budget control matters.

Completes the daily deposit of funds collected and corresponding report.

Assists the Chief Court Clerk in the monthly reconciliation of funds collected and distribution of checks to various agencies

Assists the Chief Court Clerk with the completion of monthly reporting and accounting of funds distributed

Coordinate the facility maintenance and serve as the contact person for matters related to facility safety

Department liaison with Information Technology (IT) Department for all computer needs - training, budgeting, problems.

Assists staff in resolving software operations problems for those computer applications used in District Court.

Assist Chief Court Clerk with the software administration of District Court software

Apply for and assist in the administration of District Court grants related to specialty programs

Assist with District Court specialty programs as needed.

Provides assistance to District Court and Deputy Court clerks as needed.

Performs other jobs deemed necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no direct reports. They may oversee administrative assistants and other clerical support personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must also reside in Arkansas and within a reasonable distance from the center of the City of Bentonville in order to respond to emergencies that may arise.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One year certificate from college or technical school and four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. English/Spanish bilingual oral communication skill preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas Driver's License

Ability to obtain certain department certifications, credentials, and licenses as determined by the department head.

High degree of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, XP, *HTE, Tokay, Outlook and Granite XP Viewer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. As part of their job duties, the employee must occasionally work outdoors and may have to walk rugged terrain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HEALTH BENEFITS

The City of Bentonville is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week. This year's benefits package can be viewed here:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.