Help Wanted: Administrative Specialist (City of New Bedford)

THIS POSITION IS CLOSED AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST $41,382 – $50,476/yr
NEW BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work to provide efficient and effective management in the administration of the office of the Chief of Police. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed in accordance within departmental and City guidelines. Monitors expenditures and coordinates medical claims and billings for department personnel. Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, confidential documents, and related information. Maintains tracking system for receipts and expenditures and program reports for the budget of the Office of the Chief of Police. Provides Chief of Police with periodic and as-needed budgetary reports and makes presentations to same.

Maintains communications and a good working relationship with City, State, Federal and private departments and organizations. Receives and directs response to service inquiries in the Office of the Chief of Police and assists the Chief of Police in the preparation of legal documents as needed. Prepares, reviews and disseminates policy statements, administrative documents, and information for the Chief of Police. Assists Chief of Police by receiving and directing all calls received in the office. Maintains call, message and visitor logs, and arranges and coordinates schedule of appointments, briefings, and meetings for the Chief of Police. Briefs the Chief of Police on all matters that have been handled on his/her behalf included calls, appointments and other relevant information. Prepares and coordinates issuance of licensing and permits.

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, human resources, business management, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education. Working knowledge of principles and practices of modern public administration; working knowledge of human services administration and case management; working knowledge of modern records management techniques. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. Ability to accurately record and maintain records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials and the public. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.