OFFICE SPECIALIST - LAUGHLIN, NV

OFFICE SPECIALIST - LAUGHLIN, NVPrint (ApplyOFFICE SPECIALIST - LAUGHLIN, NVSalary$20.69 - $30.52 HourlyLocationClark County - Laughlin, NVJob TypePERMANENTJob Number30782DepartmentAdministrative ServicesDivisionAdminOpening Date02/24/2026Closing Date3/10/2026 5:01 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants250 Description Benefits Questions ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Clark County Administrative Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Office Specialist position. The ideal candidate will be assigned to the Laughlin, NV location and will serve in a key administrative support role, functioning as the office secretary and primary point of contact for the other outlying locations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service while supporting departmental staff and operations.THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time general clerical, customer service, or office assistant experience. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.License/Certification: Specified positions may be required to possess a valid Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment.Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs difficult, complex technical and/or specialized office support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned. Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats. Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations. Conducts specific projects related to the department or office to which assigned; may obtain and/or provide information from other organizations, summarize such information and prepare recommendations. Provides information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures. Arranges meetings by notifying attendees, reserving rooms and making lodging and/or meal arrangements. Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files. Prepares and types correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter, word processor or computer; may provide secretarial support on a relief basis. Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment. Oversees and personally performs a variety of office administrative details such as entering employee time, preparing purchase requisitions, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Acts as receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures. May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis. May perform technical support work related to the department to which assigned. May perform drafting duties. May perform payroll coordination duties for a specific unit, including entering employee time into a computer, retrieving data and compiling reports, instructing employees on time sheet procedures, and answering and researching payroll discrepancies. May be required to operate a motor vehicle. PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Specified positions may be required to drive a motor vehicle to various locations throughout the County and/or lift or move heavy materials. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical (- Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance – Employer Paid AD&D – Employer Paid Long Term Disability – Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave – Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.01The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.) Some High School High School Diploma or GED Trade School or Technical Degree Some College (1-29 semester credits) Some College (30-59 semester credits) Some College (60-89 semester credits) Some College (90-120+ semester credits) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).College/University:Did you graduate:College Major/Minor:Semester Credits Completed:Degree Received:03Indicate your full-time professional experience with general clerical, customer service, or office assistant experience. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 04Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"Employer Name:Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week:Dates of Employment:05Do you currently hold a valid driver's license? Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license. Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state. No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license. 06The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.I understand that:A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. 07CLERICAL/DATA ENTRY EXPERIENCE: QUESTIONS 7-13Indicate your full-time professional experience with document imaging and scanning, electronic filing, creating digital forms and reports, and/or working in a "paperless" office environment. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 08Indicate your full-time professional experience organizing and maintaining complex filing systems. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 09Indicate your full-time professional experience entering information into database systems. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 10Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 7-9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"Employer Name:Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week:Dates of Employment:11Indicate your full-time professional experience receiving, sorting, and distributing mail. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 12Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing and distributing meeting agendas. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 13Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 11-12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"Employer Name:Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week:Dates of Employment:14ADMINISTRATIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE: QUESTIONS 14-21Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a confidential office environment. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 15Indicate your full-time professional experience as a front desk/receptionist providing customer service and transferring incoming phone calls using a multi-line telephone system. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 16Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 14-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"Employer Name:Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week:Dates of Employment:17Indicate your full-time professional experience assisting customers with website information and uploading documentation into computer software or applications. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 18Indicate your full-time professional experience interacting with potentially confrontational clients, via telephone or in-person. No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 19Indicate your full-time professional experience working with elected and appointed officials on a public board (i.e. Local, State, Federal). No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 20Indicate your full-time professional experience working for a public agency (i.e. Local, State, Federal). No Experience Less than 12 months 12 to 23 months 24 to 35 months 36 to 47 months More than 48 months 21Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 17-20. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"Employer Name:Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week:Dates of Employment:22COMPUTER SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE: QUESTIONS 22-24Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Word. No Experience Basic (can setup a document, format the text, and edit the document) Intermediate (can navigate the title and ribbon bar, can use spellcheck and grammar check, can create templates) Advanced (can perform mail merge, edit headers/footers and add page numbers and title pages) Expert (can insert pictures/borders, SmartArt, and charts/graphs) 23Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel. No Experience Basic (navigate excel, input & enter data, sort and print preparation) Intermediate (create spreadsheets, input data, create formulas, report formatting) Advanced (consolidating data, using pivot tables, charting data, and formatting charts) Expert (advanced formulas, if statements, VLOOKUP, VBA, and Macros) 24Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook. No Experience Basic (can create and send email messages) Intermediate (can create new folders, archive and store emails, can set appointments and create to-do lists) Advanced (can set up contacts, generate auto-replies, can configure email settings) Expert (can create, schedule and delegate tasks, plan meetings, and share and configure calendars) Required QuestionEmployerClark CountyAddress500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791Phone(702)455-4565WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email

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