Public Service Specialist, Senior - Adult Probation-Page

in Coconino County, AZ

Job Description

Nature of Work
Under supervision, performs administrative work of moderate difficulty; performs related work as assigned.

VISION/MISSION STATEMENT

Purpose:  

The purpose of the vision statement is to give an overall view of what we wish our organization to be.  Our mission statement is a more specific method of meeting our vision.  Our Guiding Principles are the commitments we have made to contribute to a healthy working environment.  We recognize that all employees are responsible for creating a culture that supports the Guiding Principles outlined here. 

Vision Statement:  

Building relationships and enhancing lives to create a safer community.  

Mission Statement:  

The Mission of the Coconino County Adult Probation Department is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims.  This is to be accomplished by providing our clients individualized programming and supervision to include:

Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need.
Restorative justice to the community and victims.
Community and client involvement and collaboration.
Effective, quality-based methods of supervision. 
Measurable processes and outcomes.
Coconino County Pretrial Mission Statement:  

To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices. 

Guiding Principles:

LEARNING

We strive to be critical thinkers who embrace innovation in problem solving.
We are open to change, and each have a valuable voice in decision-making.
RELATIONSHIPS

We foster an environment that promotes a constructive learning experience. When given feedback on our impact and behavior, we take the time to honestly and openly reflect upon the information and apply it to our lives. 
We recognize strengths and show appreciation for one another. 
We promote an environment of positive communication & attitudes where all individuals feel empowered and respected. 
We are a cohesive team. This is achieved by vulnerability, honesty, compassion & the reassurance that my team will be there to help me succeed. 
SELF

We promote and practice self-care.

Typical Duties
(Illustrative only)

Coordinates and schedules specialized departmental functions, meetings, and travel
Oversees an administrative unit's record management systems and databases
Serves as lead staff
May supervise employees as assigned
Provides training to assigned staff
Assists with special projects as assigned 
Prepares and maintains statistical and administrative reports 
Gathers and prepares information for budgetary purposes 
Creates, processes, and distributes confidential and sensitive documents and correspondence 
Coordinates the preparation , distribution and preservation of departmental records
Communicates and acts as liaison with other departments, agencies and the public 
Attends meetings to represent the department
Composes and types correspondence, contracts, reports and other documents
Researches pricing and vendors and prepares requisitions for needed goods and services
May perform research regarding grants and external sources of funding
May take and transcribe meeting minutes
May receive and account for money

Essential functions of this position include but not limited to: sitting, walking, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending and crawling for filing; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist/elbow/ shoulder) for computer work, filing, copying etc.; vision acuity (near) for computer work and reading documents; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity and touch for typing.