Administrative Aide (Part Time) - Parks and Recreation

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a part-time clerical worker to support various departments. The role is limited to 32 hours per week and paid hourly. It is an At-Will position not covered by a union contract or personnel rules.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, report production, front counter assistance, handling payments, and information dissemination via email. Candidates with 1–3 years of clerical experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of clerical experience preferred.
• Additional coursework may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties in support of assigned area.
• Produces reports, letters, spreadsheets, data entries, memoranda and charts.
• Provides front counter assistance and screens callers.
• Responds to information requests, accepts payments and resolves complaints.
• Prepares and disseminates information via email.
• Creates and submits various reports as required.

Skills

Clerical work

Data entry

Report generation

Front desk/phone support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is a part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.

These positions may involve assignments in any of the City Departments – administrative, research, clerical, recreation, public service, maintenance, fiscal management, community development etc. The employee is compensated on an hourly basis, as the services are needed. A temporary assignment can end at any time depending on the hiring department's needs.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Performs clerical duties in support of an assigned area of responsibility
• Produces a wide variety of reports, letters, spreadsheets, data entries, memoranda and statistical charts
• Provides front counter assistance and screens office and telephone callers
• Responds to requests for information, accepts payments and resolves complaints
• Prepares and disseminates information through email
• Creates and submits reports as required
• Operates a variety of office equipment including copiers, facsimile machine and computer
• Performs data input and retrieval
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Processes purchase orders and requisitions
• Prepares a variety of documents for the purchase of supplies and equipment
• Sends certified mail correspondence
• Reconciles P-Cards/Depart Purchasing Card statements
• Receives and processes incoming invoices
• Prepares and disseminates Informational bulletins and memorandums
• Maintains department files, records and rosters
• Prepares and archives closed files for retention and files required yearly reports
• Performs related work as required

1. High school Diploma or G.E.D.
2. One (1) to three (3) years performing clerical work. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Depends upon work assignment and location.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work may entail sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee may frequently be required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. The employee may be required on rare occasions to lift up to 50 pounds.

Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception.

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.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.