Administrative Assistant

Otsego; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform receptionist and customer service duties, handle basic clerical tasks, and support daily city operations in the Administration Department. The role involves managing licensing programs and assisting with building safety and utility billing functions.

You will respond to code enforcement inquiries, provide administrative support for that process, and collaborate with the City Clerk to ensure accurate records and courteous public service.

Qualifications

• Three years of receptionist and administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in office computer systems.
• Customer service experience.
• High school diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist and customer service duties.
• Perform administrative and clerical work.
• Administer city licensing programs.
• Provide assistance to the building safety and utility billing functions.
• Assist in responding to code enforcement complaints including providing administrative and customer support for code enforcement.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Office computer systems

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: Administration
Position Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Immediate Supervisor: City Clerk

General Statement of Duties: Perform receptionist and customer service duties; perform administrative and clerical work; administer city licensing programs; provide assistance to the building safety and utility billing functions; and assist in responding to code enforcement complaints including providing administrative and customer support for code enforcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of receptionist and administrative support experience
• Proficiency in office computer systems
• Customer service experience
• High school diploma/GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Administrative support training or certification
• Experience working for a growing city or county
• Experience working in elections
• Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association (MCFOA) and/or Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk (MCMC) Certification