The Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a temporary Administrative Officer to support the coordination of Department-wide Training initiatives. This recruitment is to fill a temporary position limited to 960 working hours in a fiscal year. Work hours may vary based on business needs up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. Under direction, this Administrative Officer position would perform a variety of professional-level duties to manage the following DSS Department-wide Training initiatives:Coordinate the LEAD mentorship program, Strategic Planning efforts, and other department development programs. Provide direction, coordination and support to Staff Development Administrative Assistants (A - As) in the execution of training activities and program logistics. Ensure Department-wide compliance with mandatory training requirements for DSS staff. Build and maintain a consistent training approach to strengthen staff skills and support overall Department effectiveness. Click here to view a detailed job description. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. The Ideal Candidate Employment Standards. Knowledge of:Modern office practices and procedures. Basic practices of administrative, financial, and human resources activities. Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Recordkeeping, report preparation, and filing methods. Project management and evaluation. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Principles, practices, and procedures of supervision, leadership, evaluation, mentoring, training, team dynamics, and team building. Uses of automated systems and data management techniques to support administrative and fiscal functions. Education and Experience. A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or public administration, accounting, or a closely related field. In addition, two years of experience as an Administrative Services Coordinator or other progressively responsible paraprofessional experience in human resources, finance or accounting, or other administrative functions.