State Accounting Office
PeopleSoft Financials Business Analyst (WL) Purchasing
(81332)
For more information about this job contact:*
recruiter@spa.ga.gov
www.agencywebsite (if applicable)
or visit monster.com and careers.ga.gov
Requisition Number: 407-81332
County of Vacancy: Fulton
Recruitment Period: 09/21/2010 – 08/08/2010
• Number of Openings: 1
Shift: First
Screening Type: Quals Assessment MIN & Pref
Financial Systems
Annual Salary Minimum: Commensurate with Experience
Annual Salary Maximum: Commensurate with Experience
Salary Details: Commensurate with Experience
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a functional PeopleSoft professional with proven experience in several PeopleSoft Financial Modules (i.e., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Commitment Control, etc.), with extensive experience with the Purchasing (PO) module, to join our Financial Systems Division.
Leveraging relevant knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, reporting and budgeting processes as well as related accounting considerations, the qualified candidate will provide high quality support and leadership for the optimal design and configuration of the system to assure maximum benefit to our customers. This candidate will also be required to work in partnership and independently with the relevant Business Owner organizations and other functional SMEs (as required) to identify and refine business requirements, and create the functional design and architecture necessary to support the requirements. It is also expected that this candidate will be familiar with full lifecycle development processes and perform all expected functional procedures as required. Finally, personal commitment to serve the customer with excellence, competence, proficiency and courtesy will be essential.
Responsibilities
• Analyzes information to determine nature and extent of customer requirements and concerns.
• Develops and/or executes change management plans for transition to new systems.
• Consults with vendors or technical staff to ensure that functionality of automated system is consistent with adherence to laws, regulations, and best practice standards by users.
• Tests or coordinates testing of new installations or upgrades.
• Assists in the development of standards and procedures used in development of new or enhancement of existing systems.
• Provides customer support in the maintenance of systems.
• Administers training for business users.
• Participates in evaluation of new technologies or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systems.
• Researches and analyzes system/user problems by applying a variety of analytical and research techniques.
• Participates in the establishment of standards and procedures to be used in the development of systems.
Technical Competencies
Ability to research, analyze information and make recommendations.
Ability to determine function needs and system requirements.
Ability to develop solutions based on analysis.
Ability to evaluate existing systems and understand their structure and component parts.
Knowledge of applications and inter-relationships with programs and/or systems.
Ability to prepare models, diagrams and layouts.
Ability to document project standards and methodologies.
Knowledge of naming conventions, encyclopedia management, transactions definitions, general specification definition, programming standards and testing procedures.
Ability to apply standards and methodologies.
Knowledge of quality assurance plans.
Knowledge of customer needs and business requirements.
Customer service skills.
Knowledge of data extraction methods.
Ability to analyze system and data to determine extent of problem or error.
Ability to work with other IT units/staff to diagnose problem.
Ability to prepare vendor request.
Ability to communicate information to stakeholders and customers.
Ability to develop effective and feasible business area solutions.
Ability to assist in developing communication plans.
Knowledge of area related laws, rules, regulations and best practices.
Ability to review and interpret installation/upgrade notes.
Ability to create testing plans and scripts.
Ability to execute test scripts.
Ability to develop training courses for target audience.
Ability to conduct training sessions.
Ability to develop training manuals.
Ability to research and stay abreast of technological advances.
Knowledge of current industry trends.
Ability to establish standards and procedures.
Ability to assist in the research and analysis of information.
Ability to act as a liaison between groups.
Ability to coordinate between multiple workgroups.
Ability to assess/evaluate customer’s needs and business requirements.
Ability to conduct quality assessments.
Knowledge of operational procedures.
Knowledge of the change management process.
Ability to adhere to deadlines.
Minimum Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or information systems
OR
Associate degree in accounting or information systems and two years of PS Business Analyst Experience
OR
Two years at the lower level PS Business Analyst experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• HP Quality Center Tool experience/ knowledge
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PeopleSoft KK, AP, AR, PO, and GL modules
• 2+ years of Oracle DBMS SQL experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Information Systems or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with PeopleSoft Trees, Automated Testing Packages, MS Office products (Word/Excel/Visio), full life-cycle development methodologies, and functional specification development
• 2+ years of experience in Public Sector
• Translates business needs into business and functional requirements
• Conducts application design and architecture component configuration for related modules/business processes
• Writes and interprets functional and business requirements as an input to application design
• Develops and tests detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
• Plans and executes data conversion activities associated with the PeopleSoft modules, CAFR and other financial reporting, and related functions
• Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner, and reporting progress at least weekly to the implementation Project Manager, Project Sponsor, or designated employee
• Seeks innovative approaches to improve the process of delivering PeopleSoft financial accounting and reporting solutions to customers
• Willingness to share suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize the Financial Systems Division’s implementation and project methodology
• Update UPK or other relevant training material related to PS
• Ability to develop simple queries using PeopleSoft Query
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant analytical abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) as well as other State financial reporting processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with functional and technical teams
Additional Information: To apply, click the red “APPLY...Add to My Jobs!" below and complete the on-line Application.
Successful candidate for this position must pass a criminal background check. (if applicable)
*Please Note: This vacancy is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Due to the volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.
Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Fulton Co. seeks Resource scheduler & PM manager
Thanks to FPC member Jill for sending this lead:
State Accounting Office
Financial Systems
Resource Scheduler & PM Manager
(61151)
For more information about this job contact:*
recruiter@spa.ga.gov
www.agencywebsite (if applicable)
also see monster.com and careers.ga.gov
*Note: This contact may be able to provide answers to specific questions you have about this job posting. However, DO NOT e-mail or submit your application/resume to this contact unless directed otherwise in the "Additional Information" section above.
Requisition Number: 407-61151
County of Vacancy: Fulton
Recruitment Period: 09/21/2010 – 08/08/2010
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: First
Screening Type: Quals Assessment MIN & Pref
Annual Salary Minimum: Commensurate on experience
Annual Salary Maximum: Commensurate on experience
Salary Details: Commensurate with Experience
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager will be responsible for developing and establishing extensive plans, schedules, and progress reports for the all types of SAO projects, that affect the SAO Functional Team, to ensure coordination of activities amongst departments within SAO and external agencies or vendors.
Further, the Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager provides the leadership and facilitation to forecast and allocate resources efficiently and effectively and ensures project needs are fulfilled. This role maintains a baseline technology knowledge level to assist with project prioritization and plays a pivotal role in job planning and resource needs across SAO. Further, this role builds and understands the resource forecast to ensure proper planning and sharing of resources. This is done to evaluate resource utilization by skill to plan personnel development ensuring the required capability is fostered. This role is pivotal to balances business needs with well being to provide employee growth and job satisfaction. Overall the Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager helps to drive consistency and sustainability across all types of SAO project life cycles.
The Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager will be accountable for developing, documenting, and driving the creation and implementation of the strategic vision for all types of SAO projects. This includes ensuring project adherence the Project Management teams SAO implemented policies, procedures, standards and documentation that aligns with leading practices for project administration/ governance.
Responsibilities
• Oversees the development and on-going management of one or more programs or projects consistent with agency goals and objectives.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees.
• Ensures efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy of all functions through the use of computer systems, management controls, and sound organizational structure.
• Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and/or implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Coordinates compliance with rules, regulations, and policies.
• Monitors the budget.
• Coordinates interaction between department, agency, and facility operating units, other programs and/or external customers as appropriate.
• Participates in the planning, coordination, development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives.
Technical Competencies
Ability to prioritize time and resources among primary projects of responsibilities.
Ability to anticipate future trends and issues that should be addressed to meet goals and objectives.
Ability to set goals with defined milestones to measure progress.
Ability to seek feedback when necessary to determine status of ongoing projects or programs.
Ability to prioritize and direct the work of others.
Ability to effectively establish deadlines.
Ability to communicate organizational goals to staff.
Knowledge of agency’s HR policies, procedures, forms, evaluation process and disciplinary process.
Ability to counsel subordinates when necessary.
Ability to supervise persons of varying backgrounds.
Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
Ability to use business software and computer applications.
Knowledge of standards of practice regarding management controls and organization structure.
Knowledge of statutory and/or regulatory requirements.
Ability to analyze the operational impact of legislative and executive initiatives.
Ability to develop policies and procedures for the organization.
Knowledge of state, federal and professional standards relevant to the agency’s industry.
Ability to analyze complex information and reach conclusion.
Ability to implement appropriate courses of actions to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
Ability to prepare, implement and monitor budget.
Knowledge of agency purchasing, procurement and accounting procedures.
Knowledge of operational units or agencies that impact your unit or agency.
Ability to act as a liaison between different operational units or agencies.
Knowledge of strategic planning.
Ability to forecast goals relative to technological tools and industry trends.
Statistical analysis skills.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and manage projects.
Ability to conduct training, workshops, conferences and/ or forums.
Skill in mediation and escalation.
Ability to draft, review, interpret legislation for the agency.
Ability to represent the agency to outside entities.
Skill in media/public relations.
Minimum Training & Experience:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a accounting and information systems and four years experience managing professional level staff.
OR
Eight years of experience, four years of which managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment.
OR
Four years of experience at the lower level (GSM011).
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years project management experience, which have included managing large projects to successful outcome.
Minimum of 5-7 years experience with forecasting, requesting, capturing, and reporting of actual project effort time.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials 9.x and HCM 9.x
Experience in the Public Sector
Experience in organizing, planning and executing business and IT projects
Experience in managing/ scheduling small to large teams of resources
Experience in Project Management Software: Microsoft Project
Experience with process and documentation improvement implementations.
Aware and comply with state project management methodology
Lead efforts to implement schedule management best practices and process across the functional team members.
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on scheduling and schedule management activities.
Analyze project planning and schedule updates, as well as, delays to identify significant schedule risks.
Develop a means for projects to request resources needed for projects.
Serves as the overall subject-matter expert in Project Management (PM) team
Establishes and promotes industry-recognized PM standards
Develops and maintains a formally documented SAO PM policy, standard, and procedure (including required documentation) specifically for all types of SAO projects.
Provides a program to ensure continuous improvement of PM policy, standards, and procedures (including documentation templates).
Collaborates with Quality and Metrics team to ensure compliance, monitoring, and reporting on SAO project’s adoption of the PM policies, processes, and procedures (including documentation).
Oversees project delivery within the project management framework. Provides project status and scorecards including relevant metrics as defined by the Project Owner/ Requestor or other designated member of Leadership.
Provides stewardship for project management competency, standards and leading practices, methodologies and tools, knowledge sharing / coaching, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Ensures projects are successfully executed within defined timelines and budgets.
Helps ensure the growth and success of PMs by identifying and providing mentoring and training in the established processes, policies, and procedures as well as PM tools and templates.
Other responsibilities and key results areas will be assigned as required
Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
Must have a working knowledge of financial and human capital management systems, strong analytical skills, and strong management skills.
Must be able to multi-task and coordinate with other SAO departments/ external agencies to implement systems development projects.
Proven ability to uphold high standards demonstrate accountability and take ownership as a highly self-driven leader
Excellent leadership skills. Demonstrated ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing a support team that achieves high level results.
Effective change and conflict management. Proven decision making ability with balanced risk taking. Ability to apply expertise to get results.
Demonstrated success in the staffing and retention of technical personnel with the required aptitude and attitude.
Functions effectively under pressure in environments of rapid change and conflicting demands and is capable of multi-tasking.
Demonstrated ability to achieve customer loyalty excellence through effective relationships and demonstration of valued differentiation. Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
Decisive and assertive and show initiative in problem solving while at the same time skilled at team building.
Must have experience working across organizational lines to achieve creative solutions and address challenging and complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to plan, forecast, and analyze project plans and performance trends.
Allocates functional resources across SAO projects including production support. Understands need requirements based on job tasks to help prioritization of filled resource requests.
Manages project and resource movement including project delays, resource time off, meetings, trainings, etc.
Manages resource forecast and works closely with Directors, Leads, and Business Owners to determine resource needs and fulfillment strategy. Actively assigns resources will in advance to ensure proper planning and preparation.
Demonstrate team work by sharing credit with co-workers; displaying enthusiasm and promoting a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers.
Ability to quickly assess situations, defines problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; ability to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics. Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying stakeholder needs.
Foster an “open door” policy where employees are encouraged to express their concerns and invited to contribute to the improvement of the customer experience
Successful candidate for this position must pass a criminal background check. (if applicable)
*Please Note: This vacancy is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Due to the volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.
Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.
Careers.ga.gov is the State of Georgia's official one-stop source for State Jobs and employment information.
All Rights Reserved © 2008
State Accounting Office
Financial Systems
Resource Scheduler & PM Manager
(61151)
For more information about this job contact:*
recruiter@spa.ga.gov
www.agencywebsite (if applicable)
also see monster.com and careers.ga.gov
*Note: This contact may be able to provide answers to specific questions you have about this job posting. However, DO NOT e-mail or submit your application/resume to this contact unless directed otherwise in the "Additional Information" section above.
Requisition Number: 407-61151
County of Vacancy: Fulton
Recruitment Period: 09/21/2010 – 08/08/2010
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: First
Screening Type: Quals Assessment MIN & Pref
Annual Salary Minimum: Commensurate on experience
Annual Salary Maximum: Commensurate on experience
Salary Details: Commensurate with Experience
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager will be responsible for developing and establishing extensive plans, schedules, and progress reports for the all types of SAO projects, that affect the SAO Functional Team, to ensure coordination of activities amongst departments within SAO and external agencies or vendors.
Further, the Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager provides the leadership and facilitation to forecast and allocate resources efficiently and effectively and ensures project needs are fulfilled. This role maintains a baseline technology knowledge level to assist with project prioritization and plays a pivotal role in job planning and resource needs across SAO. Further, this role builds and understands the resource forecast to ensure proper planning and sharing of resources. This is done to evaluate resource utilization by skill to plan personnel development ensuring the required capability is fostered. This role is pivotal to balances business needs with well being to provide employee growth and job satisfaction. Overall the Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager helps to drive consistency and sustainability across all types of SAO project life cycles.
The Resource Scheduler and Project Management Manager will be accountable for developing, documenting, and driving the creation and implementation of the strategic vision for all types of SAO projects. This includes ensuring project adherence the Project Management teams SAO implemented policies, procedures, standards and documentation that aligns with leading practices for project administration/ governance.
Responsibilities
• Oversees the development and on-going management of one or more programs or projects consistent with agency goals and objectives.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees.
• Ensures efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy of all functions through the use of computer systems, management controls, and sound organizational structure.
• Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and/or implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Coordinates compliance with rules, regulations, and policies.
• Monitors the budget.
• Coordinates interaction between department, agency, and facility operating units, other programs and/or external customers as appropriate.
• Participates in the planning, coordination, development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives.
Technical Competencies
Ability to prioritize time and resources among primary projects of responsibilities.
Ability to anticipate future trends and issues that should be addressed to meet goals and objectives.
Ability to set goals with defined milestones to measure progress.
Ability to seek feedback when necessary to determine status of ongoing projects or programs.
Ability to prioritize and direct the work of others.
Ability to effectively establish deadlines.
Ability to communicate organizational goals to staff.
Knowledge of agency’s HR policies, procedures, forms, evaluation process and disciplinary process.
Ability to counsel subordinates when necessary.
Ability to supervise persons of varying backgrounds.
Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
Ability to use business software and computer applications.
Knowledge of standards of practice regarding management controls and organization structure.
Knowledge of statutory and/or regulatory requirements.
Ability to analyze the operational impact of legislative and executive initiatives.
Ability to develop policies and procedures for the organization.
Knowledge of state, federal and professional standards relevant to the agency’s industry.
Ability to analyze complex information and reach conclusion.
Ability to implement appropriate courses of actions to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
Ability to prepare, implement and monitor budget.
Knowledge of agency purchasing, procurement and accounting procedures.
Knowledge of operational units or agencies that impact your unit or agency.
Ability to act as a liaison between different operational units or agencies.
Knowledge of strategic planning.
Ability to forecast goals relative to technological tools and industry trends.
Statistical analysis skills.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and manage projects.
Ability to conduct training, workshops, conferences and/ or forums.
Skill in mediation and escalation.
Ability to draft, review, interpret legislation for the agency.
Ability to represent the agency to outside entities.
Skill in media/public relations.
Minimum Training & Experience:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a accounting and information systems and four years experience managing professional level staff.
OR
Eight years of experience, four years of which managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment.
OR
Four years of experience at the lower level (GSM011).
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years project management experience, which have included managing large projects to successful outcome.
Minimum of 5-7 years experience with forecasting, requesting, capturing, and reporting of actual project effort time.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials 9.x and HCM 9.x
Experience in the Public Sector
Experience in organizing, planning and executing business and IT projects
Experience in managing/ scheduling small to large teams of resources
Experience in Project Management Software: Microsoft Project
Experience with process and documentation improvement implementations.
Aware and comply with state project management methodology
Lead efforts to implement schedule management best practices and process across the functional team members.
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on scheduling and schedule management activities.
Analyze project planning and schedule updates, as well as, delays to identify significant schedule risks.
Develop a means for projects to request resources needed for projects.
Serves as the overall subject-matter expert in Project Management (PM) team
Establishes and promotes industry-recognized PM standards
Develops and maintains a formally documented SAO PM policy, standard, and procedure (including required documentation) specifically for all types of SAO projects.
Provides a program to ensure continuous improvement of PM policy, standards, and procedures (including documentation templates).
Collaborates with Quality and Metrics team to ensure compliance, monitoring, and reporting on SAO project’s adoption of the PM policies, processes, and procedures (including documentation).
Oversees project delivery within the project management framework. Provides project status and scorecards including relevant metrics as defined by the Project Owner/ Requestor or other designated member of Leadership.
Provides stewardship for project management competency, standards and leading practices, methodologies and tools, knowledge sharing / coaching, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Ensures projects are successfully executed within defined timelines and budgets.
Helps ensure the growth and success of PMs by identifying and providing mentoring and training in the established processes, policies, and procedures as well as PM tools and templates.
Other responsibilities and key results areas will be assigned as required
Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
Must have a working knowledge of financial and human capital management systems, strong analytical skills, and strong management skills.
Must be able to multi-task and coordinate with other SAO departments/ external agencies to implement systems development projects.
Proven ability to uphold high standards demonstrate accountability and take ownership as a highly self-driven leader
Excellent leadership skills. Demonstrated ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing a support team that achieves high level results.
Effective change and conflict management. Proven decision making ability with balanced risk taking. Ability to apply expertise to get results.
Demonstrated success in the staffing and retention of technical personnel with the required aptitude and attitude.
Functions effectively under pressure in environments of rapid change and conflicting demands and is capable of multi-tasking.
Demonstrated ability to achieve customer loyalty excellence through effective relationships and demonstration of valued differentiation. Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
Decisive and assertive and show initiative in problem solving while at the same time skilled at team building.
Must have experience working across organizational lines to achieve creative solutions and address challenging and complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to plan, forecast, and analyze project plans and performance trends.
Allocates functional resources across SAO projects including production support. Understands need requirements based on job tasks to help prioritization of filled resource requests.
Manages project and resource movement including project delays, resource time off, meetings, trainings, etc.
Manages resource forecast and works closely with Directors, Leads, and Business Owners to determine resource needs and fulfillment strategy. Actively assigns resources will in advance to ensure proper planning and preparation.
Demonstrate team work by sharing credit with co-workers; displaying enthusiasm and promoting a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers.
Ability to quickly assess situations, defines problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; ability to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics. Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying stakeholder needs.
Foster an “open door” policy where employees are encouraged to express their concerns and invited to contribute to the improvement of the customer experience
Successful candidate for this position must pass a criminal background check. (if applicable)
*Please Note: This vacancy is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Due to the volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.
Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.
Careers.ga.gov is the State of Georgia's official one-stop source for State Jobs and employment information.
All Rights Reserved © 2008
Friday, October 23, 2009
2 Fulton County jobs; legal assistant & executive assistant
Thanks, Richard, for passing along these leads for jobs in Fulton County:
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
competitive job announcement 09-203
Legal Assistant Specialist
TITLE CODE: 606014
SALARY RANGE: C41 $48,854-$69,372
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
(Applicants will be employed at a salary, within the above range, commensurate with their education and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, or a related field; supplemented by completion of paralegal training; and three (3) years work experience in a legal field (two (2) years lead or supervisory experience in the legal profession, a law firm, or court system is preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested. Certification as a Notary Public (issued by the Clerk of Superior Court within county of current residency).
TO APPLY: Online application available at county web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov.
CLOSING: 26 OCTOBER 2009
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Incumbent in this class performs duties related to conducting legal research and assisting attorneys and judicial staff in court. Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, documents, and case-related facts; creating and maintaining specialized reports; and training, monitoring, and supervising or providing lead direction to legal assistants or other staff as required.
This is the second level within a two-level legal assistant classification series. Legal Assistant Specialist is distinguished from Legal Assistant in that the former supervises or provides lead direction to assigned staff as required in addition to conducting legal research and assisting attorneys and judicial staff in court, whereas the latter drafts and reviews legal documents, provides customer service to the general public, and assists attorneys with various court proceedings and miscellaneous legal tasks. Incumbent in this class serves as a legal professional but does not function in a capacity requiring a license to practice law.
Supervises or provides lead direction to legal assistants or other staff members as required, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, evaluating or monitoring employee performance, interpreting/enforcing policies and procedures, resolving staff issues, making hiring or termination decisions/recommendations, and administering disciplinary action as required. Trains legal assistants or other staff responsible for drafting answers, responses, simple claims, contracts, deeds, or other legal documents for review, use, and/or signature by attorneys or judges. Assists attorneys in court during various legal proceedings as required. Reviews evidence, documents, and facts related to cases. Conducts legal research and maintains current knowledge of relevant case and statutory law. Oversees the collection, recording, and organization of legal documents. Notarizes, routes, and files legal documents as required. Provides customer service to the general public. Identifies and compiles lists of witnesses or relevant parties in various legal matters, including court cases.
Principles and practices of supervision; Office practices and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service; Federal, state, and local civil and criminal laws and codes; Court practices and procedures; Legal terminology; Correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; Principles and practices of legal document preparation; Methods and techniques used to conduct legal research; Personal computers and related software.
Supervising or providing lead direction to staff; Organizing and prioritizing work; Providing effective customer service; Resolving problems and making decisions; Conducting effective interviews and interrogatories; Applying the English language, including proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar; Drafting and preparing answers, motions, claims, contracts, deeds, or other legal documents; Conducting effective legal research; Operating personal computers, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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FULTON COUNTY / JOB VACANCY
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
competitive job announcement 09-204
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TITLE CODE: 101020
SALARY RANGE: C43 $56,286-$79,925
VACANCY IN COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE
(Applicants will be employed at a salary, within the above range, commensurate with their education and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related analytical field; and three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience analyzing and resolving complex administrative issues (two (2) years lead or supervisory experience is preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.
EXAMINATION:
The examination process will include the following: application review and evaluation to establish Merit System rating as to reflect Qualified or Not Qualified. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work shown on the application.
TO APPLY: Online application available at county web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov.
CLOSING: 26 OCTOBER 2009
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Incumbent in this class performs a wide variety of administrative functions in support of the daily activities of an assigned executive. Responsibilities include analyzing complex administrative issues and facilitating resolution, drafting and preparing executive reports and other correspondence, and conducting special administrative and research activities affecting departmental operations.
This is a stand alone classification which does not fit within a classification series. Incumbent serves as a coordinator for an assigned executive and also functions as a liaison between the executive and Board of Commissioners, department heads, and the general public. Incumbent provides lead direction to assigned staff as required.
Provides coordination for a wide range of administrative functions in support of departmental operations, such as personnel, budget, finance, purchasing, information/records management, customer service, communications, training, and performance management. Provides lead direction to assigned staff as required, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring employee performance, interpreting policies and procedures, and resolving staff issues. Analyzes complex administrative issues, including issues affecting assigned focus area; provides information, advice, and recommendations; and makes independent judgment decisions to facilitate resolution. Represents the assigned executive and department in meetings and presentations and serves on committees as required. Coordinates meetings and special projects as assigned. Interprets and communicates administrative and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Meets with representatives of the general public to resolve complex County matters. Drafts reports for the assigned executive and for individual members of the Board of Commissioners. Creates, composes, edits, prepares, and distributes various forms of correspondence. Schedules and maintains the calendar of appointments for the assigned executive. Assists the executive with administrative requests from the County workforce. Answers phones and handles priority calls for the executive’s office.
Principles and practices of supervision; Office practices and procedures; General office equipment; Principles and practices of business and/or public administration; Principles and practices of customer service; Correct grammar, spelling and English language usage; Principles and practices of community and intergovernmental relations; Theories and principles of basic mathematics; Methods and techniques used to conduct research and/or statistical analyses; Personal computers and related software.
Providing lead direction to staff; Organizing and prioritizing work; Using general office equipment, including a typewriter, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine; Providing effective customer service; Coordinating multiple assignments simultaneously; Preparing and presenting oral and written communication/reports; Analyzing problem issues and formulating sound recommendations for resolution; Planning, organizing, and coordinating meetings and special projects; Preparing preliminary executive documents and correspondences; Operating personal computers, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
competitive job announcement 09-203
Legal Assistant Specialist
TITLE CODE: 606014
SALARY RANGE: C41 $48,854-$69,372
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
(Applicants will be employed at a salary, within the above range, commensurate with their education and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, or a related field; supplemented by completion of paralegal training; and three (3) years work experience in a legal field (two (2) years lead or supervisory experience in the legal profession, a law firm, or court system is preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested. Certification as a Notary Public (issued by the Clerk of Superior Court within county of current residency).
TO APPLY: Online application available at county web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov.
CLOSING: 26 OCTOBER 2009
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Incumbent in this class performs duties related to conducting legal research and assisting attorneys and judicial staff in court. Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, documents, and case-related facts; creating and maintaining specialized reports; and training, monitoring, and supervising or providing lead direction to legal assistants or other staff as required.
This is the second level within a two-level legal assistant classification series. Legal Assistant Specialist is distinguished from Legal Assistant in that the former supervises or provides lead direction to assigned staff as required in addition to conducting legal research and assisting attorneys and judicial staff in court, whereas the latter drafts and reviews legal documents, provides customer service to the general public, and assists attorneys with various court proceedings and miscellaneous legal tasks. Incumbent in this class serves as a legal professional but does not function in a capacity requiring a license to practice law.
Supervises or provides lead direction to legal assistants or other staff members as required, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, evaluating or monitoring employee performance, interpreting/enforcing policies and procedures, resolving staff issues, making hiring or termination decisions/recommendations, and administering disciplinary action as required. Trains legal assistants or other staff responsible for drafting answers, responses, simple claims, contracts, deeds, or other legal documents for review, use, and/or signature by attorneys or judges. Assists attorneys in court during various legal proceedings as required. Reviews evidence, documents, and facts related to cases. Conducts legal research and maintains current knowledge of relevant case and statutory law. Oversees the collection, recording, and organization of legal documents. Notarizes, routes, and files legal documents as required. Provides customer service to the general public. Identifies and compiles lists of witnesses or relevant parties in various legal matters, including court cases.
Principles and practices of supervision; Office practices and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service; Federal, state, and local civil and criminal laws and codes; Court practices and procedures; Legal terminology; Correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; Principles and practices of legal document preparation; Methods and techniques used to conduct legal research; Personal computers and related software.
Supervising or providing lead direction to staff; Organizing and prioritizing work; Providing effective customer service; Resolving problems and making decisions; Conducting effective interviews and interrogatories; Applying the English language, including proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar; Drafting and preparing answers, motions, claims, contracts, deeds, or other legal documents; Conducting effective legal research; Operating personal computers, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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FULTON COUNTY / JOB VACANCY
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
competitive job announcement 09-204
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TITLE CODE: 101020
SALARY RANGE: C43 $56,286-$79,925
VACANCY IN COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE
(Applicants will be employed at a salary, within the above range, commensurate with their education and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related analytical field; and three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience analyzing and resolving complex administrative issues (two (2) years lead or supervisory experience is preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.
EXAMINATION:
The examination process will include the following: application review and evaluation to establish Merit System rating as to reflect Qualified or Not Qualified. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work shown on the application.
TO APPLY: Online application available at county web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov.
CLOSING: 26 OCTOBER 2009
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Incumbent in this class performs a wide variety of administrative functions in support of the daily activities of an assigned executive. Responsibilities include analyzing complex administrative issues and facilitating resolution, drafting and preparing executive reports and other correspondence, and conducting special administrative and research activities affecting departmental operations.
This is a stand alone classification which does not fit within a classification series. Incumbent serves as a coordinator for an assigned executive and also functions as a liaison between the executive and Board of Commissioners, department heads, and the general public. Incumbent provides lead direction to assigned staff as required.
Provides coordination for a wide range of administrative functions in support of departmental operations, such as personnel, budget, finance, purchasing, information/records management, customer service, communications, training, and performance management. Provides lead direction to assigned staff as required, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring employee performance, interpreting policies and procedures, and resolving staff issues. Analyzes complex administrative issues, including issues affecting assigned focus area; provides information, advice, and recommendations; and makes independent judgment decisions to facilitate resolution. Represents the assigned executive and department in meetings and presentations and serves on committees as required. Coordinates meetings and special projects as assigned. Interprets and communicates administrative and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Meets with representatives of the general public to resolve complex County matters. Drafts reports for the assigned executive and for individual members of the Board of Commissioners. Creates, composes, edits, prepares, and distributes various forms of correspondence. Schedules and maintains the calendar of appointments for the assigned executive. Assists the executive with administrative requests from the County workforce. Answers phones and handles priority calls for the executive’s office.
Principles and practices of supervision; Office practices and procedures; General office equipment; Principles and practices of business and/or public administration; Principles and practices of customer service; Correct grammar, spelling and English language usage; Principles and practices of community and intergovernmental relations; Theories and principles of basic mathematics; Methods and techniques used to conduct research and/or statistical analyses; Personal computers and related software.
Providing lead direction to staff; Organizing and prioritizing work; Using general office equipment, including a typewriter, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine; Providing effective customer service; Coordinating multiple assignments simultaneously; Preparing and presenting oral and written communication/reports; Analyzing problem issues and formulating sound recommendations for resolution; Planning, organizing, and coordinating meetings and special projects; Preparing preliminary executive documents and correspondences; Operating personal computers, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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