Administrative Specialist II - Parks & Recreation

Description

THE POSITION
We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Administrative Specialist II supporting the Parks & Recreation Department. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

In this position you will:

• Perform basic bookkeeping/accounting, prepare purchase orders and requisitions. Track and reconcile purchasing cards.

• Assist in annual department budget administration, preparation and tracking.
• Provide front-line customer service at the Parks and Recreation office, including walk-ins, phone calls and online inquiries.
• Process facility rentals, park ramada reservations, program and event registrations including the collection and reconciliation of associated fees.
• Support special events and seasonal programs by assisting with logistics, communication, and vendor/customer coordination.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and files. Data entry, mail distribution, ordering supplies, filing and records management.
• Review department staff reports and materials for Town Council, Board and/or Commission meetings and enter materials into agenda management software as needed.

Typical Qualification

Needs to have/ be:

• Associates degree and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative and fiscal experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent with six (6) years of progressively responsible administration and fiscal experience.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background including driving record.
• Ability to type/key 60 words per minute.
• Working knowledge of procedures and policies; payroll and personnel administrative procedures and municipal methods, functions and services.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and customer service skills.

Compensation:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a no-cost to individual health insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The expected hiring wage is $26.08

The full salary range is $26.08-$36.52

Closing Date: July 15th @ 5 pm

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Part-time regular employees:

• General Leave: 125 hours the first 5 years then increasing after 5 years.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays prorated
• Workers' Compensation: Southwest Risk Insurance; Subsidizes lost wages and provides medical benefits as mandated by the state for on the job work related illness or injuries.
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Closing Date/Time: 7/15/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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