ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Posting Number: 39512 Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Division: DATA PRIVACY & BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Reporting Location: 611 WALKER Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs varied executive level, professional and administrative functions in the research; development, interpretation and implementation of the assigned department's fiscal and operational policies and procedures. Directly supports an Executive and handles material of a sensitive nature. Prepares, edits and revises correspondence, directives, agendas and other documents on various departmental matters. Responds to email, written and telephone inquiries giving proper directions to all recipients. Actively participates in departmental organization and operational projects; prepares a variety of reports via SAP. Create, index and store electronic files. Maintain electronic records for the department. Prepares and analyzes the divisional budget and budget revisions, manages expenditures and monitors line-item balances. Create purchase requisitions to support divisions with all IT procurements. Assist with the procurement process by obtaining procurement related vendor documents from vendors (i.e. Affidavit of Ownership, Insurance and Endorsement documents, COH Drug Policy forms, etc.). Prepare letters of authorization (LOA) for all contract related procurements and track contract spend for IT contracts and IT enterprise contracts supporting all City of Houston Departments. Obtain verification for services/goods and enter SAP goods/material receipts. Provides support to departmental staff in various activities necessary to attain operational goals. Participates in special projects as assigned by the department/division head. Will assist in document management as well as divisional task coordination. This position will require a high level of confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three years of administrative experience are required. Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of three years of experience using SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 20

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-0450). If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-0450). (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EEO Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.