Position Title: Purchasing Assistant
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Salary: $38,170

Apply online at Indeed.com or email app/resume to:  hrteam@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

The Purchasing Assistant supports the Purchasing Manager by overseeing county purchasing processes, vendor evaluations, bid preparation, and contract administration in compliance with county policy and state law. This role manages office activities including fixed asset tracking, inventory control, fleet insurance coordination, purchasing card oversight, and administrative support. The position serves as a central resource for departments and elected officials on purchasing procedures, ensures accuracy in procurement documentation and accounts payable coding, assists with audits, and maintains comprehensive records for bids, contracts, and assets.

Minimum Entry Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, inventory, accounting support, or related administrative work.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced, frequently interrupted work environment.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision while exercising sound judgment.

Position Title: Recorder Assistant
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Salary Range: $36,588 - $40,613

Apply online at Indeed.com or email app/resume to:  hrteam@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the County Clerk Administrator, Election Manager, and County Clerk, this position manages the daily front counter operations, including issuing and recording marriage licenses, preparing certified copies, and forwarding required documents to the State. Duties include maintaining public records such as Articles of Incorporation, assumed names, minister credentials, professional licenses, military discharges, notary and performance bonds, plats, and surveys; processing payments; coordinating inmate marriages with the Sheriff’s Department Chaplain; and handling county court orders, ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, and tax adjustment petitions. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and proficiency with office technology.

Minimum Entry Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with additional training or experience in records management, legal documentation, or office administration preferred.
• Prior clerical, customer service, or records management experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specialized systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Position Title: Seasonal Mower
Location: County Road Department - Greenwood
Hourly: $15.00

Apply online at Indeed.com or email app/resume to:  hrteam@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

Work involves maintenance of county rights-of-way, operating a tractor with a mowing unit, and performing manual labor duties. Performs other duties assigned or deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience operating tractors with a mowing unit
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Position: Adult Detention Deputy
Location: Adult Detention Center
Salary: $40,864

Apply:

Online at Indeed.com  Or Email application/resume to hrteam@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

The employee will work under the direct supervision of the Adult Detention Administrator and/or ADC Assistant Administrator.  The employee is responsible for the security and welfare of male and female inmates, providing service to the inmate population, and maintaining a controlled atmosphere to prevent disturbances. Work involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.  The employee also is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of inmates to and from various facilities.  The position is governed by departmental policies and procedures and all laws concerning Adult Detention Center personnel.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Knowledge of fundamental constitutional rights of inmates
• Possess the ability to be nondiscriminatory to relate to persons of all social-economic levels and effectively deal with persons regardless of their state of mind or physical condition
• Possess competent coordination and strength required to physically subdue prisoners
• Detention personnel should have good health, emotional maturity, integrity, an interest in the welfare of human beings, the ability to establish interpersonal relationships and to work with aggressive persons, the belief in the capacity of people to change, recognition of the dignity and value of the individual, resourcefulness, patience, the ability to use authority responsibly and continuing interest in professional development
• Be able to work different shifts