Administrative Assistant

City Of Schertz; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Schertz in Schertz, TX is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Parks & Recreation department with clerical duties, document preparation and report coordination.

Under general supervision, the role handles filing, purchasing, calendar management, travel coordination and staff support, requiring a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of administrative experience. This is a full-time position within city government.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years previous responsible administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes, formulates, edits, types and proofs memos, letters, files and reports for the department.
• Answers telephone calls, directs calls, and/or takes messages; responds to questions and assists City staff.
• Schedules meetings and conferences for Director and department staff; maintains calendar of activities and events.
• Performs general administrative work including typing forms, memoranda and letters; maintains files and records of employee activities, purchasing or payroll.
• Requisition of supplies and materials; process or prepare check requests, invoices, purchase orders and work orders; inventory forms and tracking.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail; coordinates department travel, per diem requests and reimbursements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Administrative Assistant

Full Time Clerical SCHERTZ, Schertz, TX, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1502

Salary Range: $20.64 To $29.95 Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for preparing, coordinating and maintaining department reports, documents, letters, purchase orders, and all other related correspondence. Monitors office supplies and equipment repairs. Performs a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties. May provide administrative support or coordination to City boards or commissions. Researches and responds to requests for information. Has frequent daily contact with City Departments requiring tact and diplomacy. Provides staff support and technical assistance to internal and external customers. This is a position requiring some independent judgement and serves to assist in general support of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transcribes, formulates, edits, types and proofreads memos, letters, files and reports for the department.
• Answers telephone calls, direct calls, and/or take messages; responds to questions and assists City staff. May respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints. Receives visitors to department.
• Schedules meetings and conferences for Director and department staff in general, maintains a calendar of activities of various events and schedules.
• Performs a wide variety of general administrative work including typing forms, memoranda and letters; maintaining accurate and detailed files and records involving employee activities, purchasing, payroll or related records.
• Requisition of supplies and materials as required; process or prepare check requests, invoices, purchase orders and work orders as assigned. Includes supply/equipment inventory forms and tracking.
• Good housekeeping and organization of the office.
• Operates a computer utilizing various software packages and printers; record, edit, revise, store, and print correspondence, statistical data, reports and databases.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail which is delivered to the department.
• Coordinates department travel, prepares per diem requests and reimbursements.
• Provide complex administrative, clerical and analytical support to the department projects and programs; assist in establishing project-tracking systems and provide summary of departmental projects and programs.
• Performs other departmental duties or participates in department-specific activities as required or directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Minimum of three (3) years previous responsible administrative experience.