ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM) is a progressive, fast-paced organization committed to the pursuit of excellence, providing fully-integrated EMS and Fire Services to the City of Lawrence and Douglas County community. This commitment to excellence has yielded international accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 1; one of only six (6) departments state-wide and ninety-eight (98) internationally with this distinction. Ideal candidates for this position will possess superior communication skills, passion for public service and the community, and a predisposition for creativity and innovation.
Job Responsibilities
100% - Performs highly-responsible administrative work for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical. Provides collaborative support as a team member in the administration division, reporting to the Division Chief of Administration. Duties include a blend of customer service, financial, and human resources-related functions, including but not limited to providing excellent communication and service to internal and external stakeholders; procurement and budgeting procedures; preparing a variety of documents and correspondence; filing; processing expense reports; maintaining web-based information; provides HR support, including processing evaluations, payroll procedures, and payroll action forms; performs analysis of various data sets and prepares sophisticated and confidential reports.
Qualifications
Qualifications - Completion of high school education or equivalent is required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous administrative and/or financial experience needed with a strong working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and systems, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and scanning/digitizing various documents and media. Excellent customer service skills. Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential. Possess strong written, verbal, and computer communication skills. Strong document proofreading and data analytical skills. Must have a personable attitude and a strong, team-oriented work ethic. Possess the ability to work with and maintain confidential materials. Employees are required to have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check and post-offer City physical, including a drug screen.
Benefits Information
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance:Various dependent on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinicthrough LMH; free/discounted gym memberships, other wellnessbenefits/perks
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 9 Paid Holidays
Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)