Job: ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Salary: $1,222.00 - $1,873.00 Biweekly $31,772.00 - $48,698.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas

PN # 07001
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Division: MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
Section: HUMAN RESOURCES - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Location: 601 Sawyer*
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.*
*Subject to change


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This individual will be responsible for all of the tasks and duties that fall under the office of Employee Relations. Administer the departments Positive Employee Performance policy and Employee Concern Review Program (ECRP) and the City's Grievance policy. Provide guidance and insight for supervisors in the areas of employee counseling, administering disciplinary actions, grievances, and Office of Inspector General investigations (OIG). Conduct Employee Relations training to include discussion of key policies and procedures during new employee orientation. Visit worksites to address employee relations questions. Conduct investigations in order to compile and process documents for grievances, ECRP's, unemployment claims EEOC and OIG investigations. Compile and maintain sensitive employee relations excel database for all disciplinary actions, grievances, on-going OIG investigations, EEOC complaints, and red light violations. Draft all disciplinary actions as well as update and distribute department's organizational charts. Assist the HR Division Manager with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable and the individual has the discretion about walking and standing, etc.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of administrative experience are required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2). PREFERENCES: Have at least one year of employee counseling, with high proficiency level in Microsoft Word and Excel. Preference will also be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish. GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: YesThe department will administer a test to determine proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: ( X ) YES 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. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:Salary Range - Pay Grade 20 OPENING DATE: September 30, 2009CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call the Hiring Department at: 713-865-9383.Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.An Equal Opportunity Employer