Office Specialist - Communications/Emergency

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681566 \ ** ** **** **** JOB DESCRIPTION **** Title: Office Specialist Pay Grade: 60 Department: Communication Services/Emergency Management FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Communications Director/Emergency Management Director Revision Date: 01/16/2026 POSITION SUMMARY This positionisresponsiblefor providing administrative and clerical support of the Communications Services and Emergency Management Departments and providing exemplary customer service to members of the public. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned. Provides administrative and management support services to the Communications and Emergency Management departments.Provides customer service to internal and external customers; addresses and resolves customer questions as able and refers complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff. Sorts, copies, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail; opens, logs, and routes office mail.Composes routine correspondence; proofreads and edits documents.Enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.Maintains electronic, paper filing, and record systems to provide easy access to records and information; provides retention of records as required by Department, County and State/Federal policies.Assists in compiling financial data to assist in budget preparation for the Department and monitors expenditures against the approved budget.Responsible for the accounting and related recordkeeping of the Department, includes preparing transmittals, financial reports, and bank deposits and reconciliations.Receives and processes payments, applying payment to proper account and providing receipt of transaction when necessary.Provides petty cash disbursements and prepares spreadsheet to reconcile petty cash drawer, if applicable.Prepares and issues vouchers/requisitions for Departmental expenses; presents purchase orders and requisitions; forwards purchase orders to Directors/Assistant Directors; and works with vendors to coordinate purchase.May work with Directors/Assistant Directors to coordinate with vendors/contractors to secure services agreements and other required documentation to meet department objectives.Processes, tracks and reconciles financial and purchasing functions and entries.Processes timesheets for Department staff and submits to Directors/Assistant Directors for approval;reviews time cards, overtime notes, Paid Time Off leave requests for Department payroll calculations.Maintains highly confidential records including personnel files, training, and time and\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287504006