Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist II
Salary
$21.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location
Boise, ID
Job Type
Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number
02674
Department
Trial Court Administration - District & Specialty Courts
Division
Administration
Opening Date
08/04/2025
Closing Date
8/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
General Summary
Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Trial Court Administration team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
11 paid holidays annually
Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
The Trial Court Administrator, Sandra Barrios, oversees all administrative responsibilities of the Fourth Judicial District. This includes responsibility for facilities management; serving as a liaison between agencies, tPL
Our Mission is to support court systems that put people first and ensure access to the court.
Learn more about Ada County Trial Court Administration by visiting their website. Ada County Trial Court Administration (https://adacounty.id.gov/judicial-court/court-administration/)
PLEASE NOTE: Updated resume and cover letter required.
POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs typing, filing, secretarial and varied administrative tasks in support of the Trial Court Administrator's Office.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Works under general supervision and acts under own initiative. Performs advanced work of a confidential nature that requires thorough knowledge of practices and policies. Coordinates activities across multiple offices and departments. An Administrative Specialist I is distinguished from an Administrative Specialist II because a I services only one division of TCA and II services all of TCA.
Essential Functions
Welcomes visitors and answers questions about court processes and procedures;
Screens incoming telephone calls, answers questions, routes calls, and takes messages;
Opens, sorts, and distributes mail;
Composes letters, e-mails, and other correspondence, and disseminates information;
Prepares and handles correspondence of a sensitive and confidential nature;
Proofreads material for accuracy, completeness and punctuation;
Maintains office files, indices, lists, and other records;
Prepares and submits bills for payment, audits and processes witness claim forms for payment;
Creates and processes requests for service;
Orders office supplies and printing;
Schedules conference rooms, meetings, and ensures rooms are properly prepared;
Makes travel arrangements and processes registrations and travel related paperwork;
Sorts, compiles and monitors weekly bail bond forfeiture lists, and overdue bail bond list;
Prepares demand letters and other correspondence to bail bond agents;
Coordinates the instant drug test for the judges, prepares bills, and keeps information logs and collects drug test fees;
Receives and distributes felony pre-sentence investigations;
Maintains the court's law library and updates codes for all judges and courtrooms;
Assists with new judges' investitures ceremony and retired judges' retirement ceremonies;
Schedules and assigns cases to retired district and magistrate judges, and assigns judges for all disqualified cases in Ada, Elmore, Valley and Boise counties;
Generates yearly magistrate criminal court calendar and related documents;
Provides weekly calendar updates to the Assistant Trial Court Administrator;
Maintains and updates Sentencing Resource Manual for the judges, updates procedures manuals.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides coverage for court personnel as necessary;
Participates in training new employees;
Assists with and completes miscellaneous projects as assigned;
Coordinates Designated Examiner coverage for mental commitment hearings;
Performs related functions as required.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent;
Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment, terminology, practices and procedures typically gained from three years of progressively responsible work experience;
Knowledge of business English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and arithmetic;
Skill in the operation of a personal computer and the MS Office Suite;
Skill in proofreading material;
Skill organizing projects, developing timelines, and schedules;
Skill in communicating with culturally diverse populations;
Skill typing from rough draft copy at a rate of 50 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy;
Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments independently;
Ability to deal with confidential information in a responsible manner;
Ability to manage multiple projects in an effective and timely manner;
Ability to summarize the proceedings of a conference in written form;
Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public, some of whom may be irate or under stress, in a tactful and courteous manner;
Ability to maintain complex clerical records;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The Incumbent is subject to a criminal records check.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.
DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.
Healthcare:
Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
Post-employment health savings account
Retirement and Investments Plans:
PERSI retirement benefits
457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
401(k)
Wellbeing Program:
Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
Free bus pass
Paid-leave:
11 paid holidays per year
8 weeks paid Parental Leave
Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
5 days paid bereavement leave
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
Optional Benefits:
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
AFLAC
Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!
Employer
Ada County
Department
Trial Court Administration - District & Specialty Courts
Address
200 W. Front St. Boise, Idaho, 83702
Website
www.adacounty.id.gov
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