Administrative Support Specialist
Salary
$19.62 Hourly
Location
108 E. North St., Friendship, WI
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
26-2026
Department
Health & Human Services
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/29/2026 5:00 PM Central
Description
Performs intermediate skilled administrative work assisting the general public with inquiries, and redirecting inquires to the appropriate staff person, managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, emails, scans, and faxes, collecting and storing files and documentation, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of both the Child Support Director and the Health and Human Services Director. This position is a shared position across two departments with two job sites.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Examples of Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in clerical and administrative operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid drivers license in the State of Wisconsin. Possession of Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check, Wisconsin Department of Justice Criminal History Record, Internal Revenue Services Safeguarding Federal Tax Information and Program Security, and Confidentiality training upon hire. Obtain Bureau of Child Support and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families training within 6 months of hire.
Additional Information
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Familiar with County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to provide department-wide service assistance; thorough knowledge of office support services; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to operate and use standard office equipment; knowledge and ability to use standard office and position-specific software; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public. Must be familiar with security practices of the courthouse as well as office security, file security, client confidentiality and the well-being of agency staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered low for this position.
Adams County is not only a County with lots of outdoor activities, like fishing, boating, hunting, ATVing, camping, and hiking, but working for the County you receive many benefits as well!
The County offers health insurance coverage through UMR. The County pays 85% of the premium for both single and family coverage, along with a contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance is also available, with the employee paying the premium.
The County offers a basic life insurance plan (at the County expense) for regular employees. There are also supplemental plans available for the employee to purchase.
The County provides a retirement account in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for eligible employees. Employees pay one-half of the required contribution; the County pays the other half.
The County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members, at no cost to the employee.
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Have you read the complete job description and do you verify that you meet the minimum qualifications listed?
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Do you possess a valid Wisconsin drivers license?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have any post-secondary education or prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction in a related field?
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Please explain your experience with electronic health records.
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Please explain any experience you have in scheduling.
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Please briefly explain any experience you have working with the following; Child Support, Finance/Accounting, Legal, and Customer Service.
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Please describe your experience that qualifies you for this position.
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What software programs are you PROFICIENT in?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and through background check including the Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint-Based Criminal background check, personal and professional references, education, and employment?
Required Question
Employer County of Adams
Address 401 Adams St Ste 16
Friendship, Wisconsin, 53934
Phone 608-339-4540
Website https://www.co.adams.wi.us/departments/human-resources