Office Specialist - Community Services

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ
Kingman, Arizona United States  View Map
Posted: May 15, 2026
  • Salary: $39,790.40 - $48,963.20 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    Rate Of Pay : R11/S1-8 $19.13 - $23.54

    Hours : Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm

    Performs complex advanced level office support and clerical work of a technical and highly responsible nature and may direct other clerical and office positions. This advanced level position requires a thorough knowledge of the entire process of which it is a part, and the general procedures of other offices and agencies whose work affects the position. These specialized, technical positions are given the general objective of each project and are then responsible for developing procedures and making assignments to accomplish these objectives. Position requires analysis, initiative and judgment to apply practices, regulations and policies to a variety of difficult and varied work situations and to resolve, or recommend solutions, to work problems.

    Proud To Offer:


    Paid Time Off (PTO):

    • 10 Paid Holidays.
    • 1 Floating Holiday.
    • End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

    Retirement Benefits:
    • Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
      • Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
    • Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

    Comprehensive Wellness Program:
    • Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
    • 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
    • Marketplace Discounts
    • Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Wellness Program
    • Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).


    Essential Job Functions

    The following examples of duties provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities but are NOT intended as a comprehensive list of job functions/duties performed by individuals assigned to this classification. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional, position-specific, duties.
    • Maintains, with relative independence in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and report of assigned area.
    • Receives public phone calls. Responds to questions concerning department procedures or directs query to an individual or department as appropriate while providing excellent customer service.
    • As assigned, may review work of other staff for conformance to regulations.
    • Understands and interprets procedures and practices related to various departmental and assigned programs.
    • As assigned, may delegate work assignments, train, monitor, schedule, oversee or directly supervise and review work of subordinate clerical office employees. May assist in interviewing and screening applicants and recommending disciplinary actions. May complete employee evaluations.
    • Assists wherever needed to perform duties of department and in giving help in complex situations.
    • Helps public with difficult, complex problems.
    • Will cross-train with other positions within the department for backup as assigned.
    • As needed, composes correspondence and other documents to respond inquiries and to obtain, update or provide information.
    • Create, review, and maintain various reports through the use of databases, spreadsheets and various software programs for various County, State and Federal and Accrediting purposes. Researches public and internal records for proper information.
    • Keeps time and leave records of division or department.
    • Establishes, coordinates and maintains filing systems and indexing and cross-referencing systems for assigned department.
    • Follows and adheres to State of Arizona records retention, transfer and destruction schedules.
    • Audits incoming and outgoing data for accuracy, completeness and quality. Resolves errors and omissions.
    • Compiles and computes data from files and other sources in preparing reports.
    • Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and purchasing records and reports.
    • Gathers and prepares materials for special reports, forms, policy formulation and summaries at the request of superiors as assigned.
    • Performs research for assigned area.
    • Checks frequently against a variety of records in order to secure complete and accurate information.
    • Operates common office machines to include computer keyboards and related peripheral equipment.
    • Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
    • Present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
    • Communicate in a courteous and helpful manner as well as clear and concise manner at all times.
    • Resolve complaints within scope of information and authority, and/or refer to chain-of-command as appropriate.
    SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Performs special assignments as requested.
    • Performs related work as required.
    • Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
    • Four (4) years minimum progressively responsible advanced administrative and clerical office support
    • Two (2) of the Four (4) years performing specialized support in the assigned department/division or comparable Mohave County Department.
    • OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting minimum qualifications.
    SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
    • Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.


    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Procedures, terminology, equipment, accepted or common practices, and policies of the assigned specialized work and the department/area to which assigned. English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Filing, index and information systems. Organization of the department. Applicable rules, laws, regulations and practices. Courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials.
    • Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications.
    • Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
    • Efficiently operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include computers, copiers, fax transmittal machines, calculators, and related software and peripheral equipment.
    • Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
    • Effectively communicate and establish relationships with the public, staff, and work contacts. Use good judgment in assessing a situation and responding appropriately. Act and communicate in a professional manner. Multi-task with a large number of assignments and a variety of situationsEffectively perform the responsibilities of the specialty field and the position.Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials and maintain confidentiality.Work independently in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of the office.Organize and prioritize assignments, cope with varying demands and work under pressure with frequent interruptions.Analyze information, and interpret and apply technical, legal and departmental information encountered in the performance of responsibilities.
    • Develop appropriate, effective and efficient methods of completing assignments through others.
    • Follow complex oral and written instructions.
    • Supervise, work with and communicate effectively with subordinates.
    • Type accurately and at a speed necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
    • Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
    • Understand complex valuation and taxation structure.
    • Occasionally travel for meetings and/or conferences.
    • Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.


    Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
    Check out our
    Benefits Guide for full details!

    Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Mohave County
    • Mohave County

    With over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.

     

     

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