DescriptionThe Administrative Specialist I performs a variety of secretarial and general office assistance duties to support the department. This position answers phones, greets visitors, faxes and copies documents, enters computerized data, assists with monthly reports, and organizes and maintains files.
Examples of DutiesUtilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and /or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary; summarizes information for standard reports and financial statements, selecting data from varied sources.
Types materials into form from typed or handwritten copy or machine dictation using a variety of complicated formats for preparing correspondence, statements, reports, etc.; assumes responsibility for correctness of spelling, punctuation, format, and grammar.
Answers telephone and greets visitors, receiving inquiries and providing information or referring inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages, as necessary.
Processes outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials.
Schedules meetings and appointments of staff.
Maintains office supply inventories; completes requisitions and purchase orders; receives and checks supply orders and maintains dated records.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
Supplemental InformationTo ensure the proper delivery of emails, please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Only those applicants interested in a part-time position should apply.Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 2/12/2026 5:00 PM Central