Administrative Assistant III

This position works within Supervised Release Services, under administrative supervision, and serves as the secondary staff assistant for support services for SRS Supervisor II, SRS Supervisor I and SRS Probation Counselor I's and II. Maintains unit database, updating as needed and ensuring that they are as accurate and efficient as possible. Interprets all court orders as it comes to the unit and preparing required unit documents for client files.

On a daily basis, dually manages and distributes agency wide, as well as to CSU Court partners, daily program availability for multiple programs within JDRDC. The position acts as a liaison on behalf of Unit Supervisor II, Unit Supervisor I and all SRS Pre-Trial officers to interpret established court related policies and procedures to provide resolution of problems if/when staff is not present. Periodically, this position may have to handle a crisis situation with juvenile(s) or parent(s) on site with other citizens present. In most cases, an immediate on the spot decision must be made to resolve the issue(s) in a calm, professional manner or summon outside help if needed.

The SRS Supervisors I and II are kept abreast of all issues. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining necessary templates, and other forms, Excel spreadsheets, the Unit's SharePoint page and Microsoft Teams team and channels, independently. Works on development of other time saving processes to ensure efficient management of time for the daily workflow. Periodically, due to storms or shortage of personnel, this position is required to assist off site personnel with testing and rebooting of computers and information gathering for computers and printers to maintain daily operation of the court's Supervised Release Services computer systems.

This position performs periodic data review for the research department and probation support services manager, analyzes information for accurate data entry to produce excel documents. In tandem with the other administrative assistant this position is point person for ordering office supplies and alcohol/drug screens online and maintains budget records for all purchases. Completes work orders for office repairs as needed. Tracks status and general location of all unit staff. Completes other duties assigned.

This position performs in the assigned functional area of office administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and two years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Child Protective Services Registry Check

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently while handling multiple tasks and requests simultaneously.
• Experience providing office support and customer service.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Employee may be required to lift up to 15 pounds and operate standard office equipment.
• Job is generally sedentary in nature. However, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment, and escort clients to interview rooms.
• Must be able to communicate with others.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 25-00186