Description A government agency is seeking an Administrative Technician to provide technical administrative support to department specific processing functions. This is accomplished by collecting, interpreting, entering, tracking and processing department specific information; responding to various inquiries by researching and reviewing department policies, coordinating and gathering information and drafting responses; typing, printing, and distributing departmental correspondence, tracking and recording information and preparing reports; copying, scanning, and faxing documents, managing databases, and administering procurement activities. Requires a typing certificate of 50 wpm. • Provides technical administrative support by collecting, interpreting, entering tracking and processing department specific information; preparing, formatting, and editing department documents, developing and distributing departmental correspondence; contacting outside agencies or vendors as needed; maintaining files, records, reports, and logs related to processes; reviewing, researching, and downloading additional required information to process specific requests; providing written responses for supervisory review by researching and reviewing department policies, coordinating and gathering information, and drafting responses to various inquiries and requests related to department functions; ordering supplies, copying, scanning, faxing, or filing documents; preparing and maintaining files, records, and monthly or quarterly reports, making business travel arrangements for department staff when warranted; performing payroll and procurement activities for department; receiving and screening telephone inquiries and visitors, responding to questions and providing information. • Manages departmental data by collecting, entering, tracking, and updating data into departmental database, scheduling required maintenance, conducting security back-up and recovery of databases, and designing and implementing testing routines to identify and resolve technical issues; maintaining indexes and status reports; tracking and reporting on special assignments; utilizing application programs to chart and display information; preparing monthly and quarterly reports, gathering and summarizing information as required. • Publicizes departmental events by developing and posting fliers, announcements, and other advertising materials for special events, coordinating preparation for events, and participating as support to department events. • Prepares for internal or external meetings or training sessions by coordinating arrangements and preparing meeting materials, finalizing presentation materials, and scheduling, attending, and taking minutes of meetings; preparing information meeting packets, agendas, etc; distributing meeting agendas and minutes. Requirements · One to five years of administrative office support experience. · High school diploma and degree helpful. · Type 50 wpm – need typing certificate · Work requires a comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Basic statistical analysis · Intermediate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software · Methods and techniques of tracking, recording, and presenting statistical data. Record keeping and filing methods