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NEOGOV · 16 hours ago

Senior Department Specialist - Public Works

NEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for public sector organizations, and they are seeking a Senior Department Specialist in Public Works. This role involves performing advanced clerical and administrative duties to support specialized departmental functions, as well as supervising other clerical employees and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Compiles special studies where analysis of complicated data is required
Independently responds to correspondence of a non-routine nature; handles complaints and adjustments of a non-routine nature
Reviews reports/documents to identify and trace sources of error; makes necessary adjustments
Researches and recommends changes in policies and procedures affecting assigned function
Summarizes information from various sources into either narrative or report format of own design to respond to management inquiries
Plans layout of complex reports and statistical tables
Explains departmental policies and procedures and governing regulations to the public, volunteers and/or other employees
Gathers data, posts, sorts, checks and maintains records; receipts money
Types forms, letters, memos, reports and file cards; makes copies
Performs moderately complex mathematical computations such as percentages and interest to complete assignments
Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and effectively recommending on hiring and termination decisions; and/or assigns and reviews work of other clerical support employees

Qualification

Clerical work experienceDepartmental policiesMathematical computationsMicrosoft Office proficiencyRecordkeepingCustomer serviceEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Different filing systems including alphabetical, numerical and chronological
Business English, spelling and punctuation
Recordkeeping
Considerable knowledge of the operations, policies, terminology and governing laws of the assigned department
Interpret governing regulations, policies and procedures of assigned function
Effectively explain departmental policies and procedures
Research areas of responsibility and make procedural recommendations
Consolidate information from various sources into reporting format of own design
Establish priorities and organize own workload
Assign and review the work of others
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Organize, file and retrieve materials and documents
Deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
Make complex mathematical computations and calculations with speed and accuracy
High school graduation or equivalency
Four years of progressively responsible clerical work including experience in the operation of the particular assigned department
Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Oregon Driver's license and safe driving record may be required depending on position assignment

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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