POSITION SUMMARY

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JOB SUMMARY

This is a Lancaster County Adult Probation and Parole Services management position providing full performance and operational oversight of the department’s business functions. While most of this individual’s duties will be the fulfillment of assigned tasks and special projects, his/her work must be completed with considerable initiative and independence. Specified administrative duties and record keeping tasks will be performed in areas involving organization-wide policy, procedure, budget, purchasing, and fiscal matters. Completed work and performance are reviewed for soundness of reasoning, effectiveness, accuracy, and conformance with the department mission and established polices/objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as required for professional written presentation.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Knowledge of operational policies and procedures which relate to administrative, programmatic, financial and support services functions.
Advanced proficiency in the use of computer programs and software applications, as required for essential job functions.
Ability to comprehend organizational/programmatic goals/objectives and relate these to department business practices and analysis.
Ability to devise and implement solutions to administrative problems with minimal oversight.
Ability to present ideas/concepts, methods/procedures, and instructions/responses clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a full range of staff employed by Adult Probation and Parole Services, as well as with individuals from other Court/County departments.
Ability to organize and complete work and coordinate tasks within established schedules and with accuracy critical to the success of those duties.
Skill in organizing and maintaining financial and personnel records and in preparing reports and statements from those records.
Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize work duties.
Display initiative and creative resourcefulness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.
This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided. Ability to sit, sometimes for long periods of time.
Ability to operate a computer or laptop.
Ability to lift and move files weighing up to 10 pounds.
Ability to provide own transportation to and from meetings, and other job-related appointments in a timely manner and ability to access those locations with reasonable accommodations.

Performs other tasks as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with one year of relevant office management experience; or an associate degree with three years of relevant experience; or a High School Diploma with at least six years of relevant experience; or any combination of equivalent training, knowledge, and experience.