administrative specialist

recreation leader

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Cobb County Government

I have attended the training, worked with poll workers, area supervisors, at the polls during early voting, and on Election Day. I started out PT then obtained a FT position. The job is slow and steady for the most part but will change to fast paced and hectic starting one month before an election till 3-5 days after an election. Time off is very much discouraged during election time which can be inconvenient if a health or family issue arises. Incentives offered include helpful training classes such as (free) Defensive Driving and notary certification opportunity. Health benefits are convenient and you hav to ability to accrue paid sick leave and vacation time each pay period. The posted pay rate is not accurate. You will be offered the minimum amount in the range and just hope to God that the county’s board approves a budget increase so your pay rate will equal out to an actual living wage. Management varies from department to department from friendly, inclusive, and knowledgeable to lazy, confrontational, and incompetent. Management here look out for each other so be sure when voicing a concern that it is acknowledged, taken seriously, and addressed in a professional manner that benefits you fairly. Be prepared to deal with constant changing of procedures, as laws change within US/Georgia elections, so will your job. Be prepared to deal with an ignorant, threatening, scorned public when answering voter/elections questions as there are a lot of political groups, activists, and non profit organizations that cause confusion, and at times, make the job harder. Be prepared to do your own elections research as management DOES NOT update you on every piece of information that could be useful to you and the voting public. Be prepared to work long hours during election season, which can be good for your wallet, but bad for any kind of life outside of work (including those with family OR PETS!). You can get taken advantage of here as the job will sometimes require you to work mandatory OT or stay late without prior notification to fulfill some kind of deadline for dept. heads & officials. Be sure to let them know what you can and can’t do schedule wise and stick to it if hired or you will be bullied into basically living at work. Most of all, working in this department you will interact with many different kind of personalities, both inside the office and coming into the office. Some can be awkwardly confrontational at times which I found lowered office moral and created a “walking on eggshells” type environment. I would pick a different department and save yourself the stress and lack of sleep...

What is the best part of working at the company?
Unlimited overtime opportunities and decent benefits. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It's 911, so you're dealing with incredibly high-stress situations. There aren't enough employees, and the supervisors/leadership is severely lacking in knowing how to supervise/lead. Admin is unhelpful and more concerned with petty nonsense than cultivating a strong workforce. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Some of the employees were great, some were petty and lazy. There are a handful of people who try to make it a decent work environment, but admin steps on toes and pulls the rug out from under the dispatchers all too often. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You start with a shift meeting, that goes over the emails and issues of the day as well as any positive things that need to be addressed. You answer phone calls and manage your radio for twelve hours with a lunch break. Then you go home.

I have worked in Government and Corporate America.  Don't believe everyone who makes fun of working for the Government.  These are some of the finest people you will find and work for, and they are 10x more efficient than the corporation I work(ed) for, especially in Information Services.  The support you and help you do everything you need.  It will depend upon what you want to do if you want to be happy.  If you want to develop software from the ground up, you should join a start-up. If you want to work, and learn, and support the organization's System Administration, Application Support, DBA, and others.  This is a good place.  On the money, I've never seen any business on earth where everyone said the pay was "enough, please, no more money." 
 Cobb pays well.

Purchasing MRO items for other Cobb departments. Occasionally worked on special projects that didn't fall under the Sealed Bid standards. Worked with a variety of people through out the entire county. Great people, fantastic managers supervisors and co-workers. 

The hardest part was during the slow months when there wasn't much going on, but I hated being not busy.  Two best parts, first  was watching long time county workers catch the 'save the county some money' bug when everyone's budgets were slashed. Secondly was being able to amaze my internal customers with my ability to find what they were looking for.  They always were so appreciative.

This position came at a time when I was a undergraduate college student studying counseling,leadership and biblical education. Although it was only part-time, I would have welcomed the opportunity for full-time permanent placement. During this experience my path crossed many important and influenced persons, whose hope was to upon my graduation, provide more opportunity. Seeing my leadership and social levels of maturity for human developing others became a valuable part to the whole of my scope of life practices.

The people are some of the nices I've ever worked with. The hiring and advancement policies and procedures are a little wieldy, but can happen. 

I've learned about processing professional services, working with the public, and how the County works to guard the spending of citizens dollars.

Management can be entrenched in traditional ways to do business, but are open to 'some' suggestions.

Working here was a learning experience. It was stressful at times, but I felt like I was doing work for a greater good. Management was very political though, so if they didn't like something about you, you will never promote. Benefits were amazing. Worked environment, meh. Culture, very political. If you're on the good side of politics, you are going places. If not... There's not a place for you except for lower level clerk jobs.

Operates radios, telephones, alarm board, computer terminals and printer. Dispatches fire, police, emergency medical services and animal control personnel to respond to calls. Performed NCIC/GCIC inquires on drivers licenses, vehicle registrations and outstanding warrants. Maintains information on which emergency units are in service and tracks their location. Makes inbound and outbound calls to Cobb County residents and other Public Safety Agencies.

Each department differs so it's hard to give review for entire organization. Most departments will train you well but don't always provide the opportunity to move ahead. Pay needs to improve across the board but specifically for entry and mid-level positions. Can provide job security as they seldom lay-off but it can be difficult to be hired due to number of applicants. Very good place to start for entry level positions.

State Court of Cobb County had a very friendly atmosphere in which to work. The people were friendly and helpful. The co-workers were always willing to help in other areas where needed. I would recommend this Judicial branch of Cobb County to anyone who is interested in a stable career.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Administrative specialist 28 salaries reported	$43,991 per year
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Maintenance person 7 salaries reported	$17.05 per hour

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