Senior Administrative Specialist- DA's Office

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WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County's District Attorney's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Senior Administrative Specialist. This role involves performing administrative and program support work under general direction, specifically within a legal environment. The successful candidate will have advanced administrative skills, with a focus on criminal and traffic court terminologies and legal processes in Wisconsin.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong skills in MS Office and comparable office software applications.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin's judicial and law enforcement systems.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with diverse groups.

The starting hourly rate range is $24.19 to $28.12 (based on experience) and is coupled with a comprehensive benefit package. For information on the County's benefits, please click on the following link: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/media/jx5pro0c/nonexempt_employee-benefits-summary.pdf

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Three (3) years of post-high school work experience providing administrative support.

NOTE: One (1) year of recognized post high school training in business, administrative professional or closely related field may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of criminal/traffic terminology, criminal/traffic laws, and related Wisconsin Statutes.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.