Ombudsman Office Assistant
Current• Uses automated office systems to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions.• Originates procedural correspondence such as form letters and routine notices to respond to requests for information or to begin office processes.• Sets up and maintains office databases and logs.• Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records.• Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources.• Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports.• Creates and updates office spreadsheets.• Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records.• Locates, extracts, and summarizes information from files for preparation of reports or to respond to inquiries, routine requests, or complaints.• Determines release of information according to established procedures and confidentiality.• Initiates the process of purging and updating files.• Tracks the handling of correspondence and/or written complaints to the time of completion.• Greets and directs clients and visitors.• Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County, department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail.• Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary.• Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space.• Performs timekeeping functions for the work unit.• Prepares payroll and tracks leave usage.• Maintains simple financial and statistical records.• Reconciles account balances.• Orders and maintains office supplies.• Prepares and processes purchase orders, direct payments, and invoices.• Verifies procurement card purchases.