The City of Fayetteville, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Summary Objective

The purpose of this job is to receive, analyze, and respond to requests for available, releasable department records related to administrative, operational, civil, and criminal matters within the required deadlines established by state law. Reviews, analyzes, and provides information and updates to the requestors and other stakeholders. Provides administrative and complex clerical support to the Police Department. Work involves assisting department management with general reception, preparing reports, correspondence, and other materials; entering and retrieving information from department databases; maintaining automated and manual files; and assisting callers, customers, and/or visitors.

This job is performed under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Prepares varied and complex department documents, records, reports, and forms requiring knowledge of programs, policies and procedures. Initiates reports and documents based upon knowledge of department operations, reporting requirements, and established deadlines.
• Research, compiles, consolidates, and/or tabulates information; incorporates information into requested reports and other prepared materials; proofreads for accuracy and completeness; and distributes upon approval.
• Maintains assigned inventories; prepares, reviews, and processes purchasing documents; prepares purchase orders for needed materials, equipment, and supplies; receives and distributes incoming supply shipments; reviews and codes invoices; and forwards for payment.
• Serves as liaison between department management and customers and section staff/employees; responds to questions regarding department activities and services; explains policies, procedures and operations; and follows up to obtain additional information.
• Responds to Open Records Requests, maintains records, provides support to Office Manger and Deputy Chief, and obtains requested audio-visual equipment.
• Enters information into department programs and databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate.
• Maintains department/program references such as vendor lists, Code books, training manuals, standard operating procedures; mailing lists.
• Answers department telephones, provides assistance, requested documents and information; refers callers to other staff members as appropriate; and takes messages. Receives, dates, and distributes incoming mail.
• Prepares folders; maintains files of department correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc.; photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; and requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department records/files.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in Open Records Request management.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Annual Salary: $45,732.08