Administrative Assistant - Maude Cobb

City of Longview; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick days

Emergency Leave

Longevity Pay

Health insurance

Job summary

City of Longview is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to a department head and staff. You will handle correspondence, meetings, and files, while assisting with budgeting and payroll preparation as needed.

The role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and excellent customer service for the public and city employees. Work is performed in a standard office setting with opportunities to contribute to community services.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an administrative assistant or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with standard office software and records management practices
• Ability to prepare and furnish reports, correspondence, and documentation
• Strong coordination and multitasking abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a department head or manager
• Coordinate meetings and training sessions, reserve venues and arrange supplies
• Prepare and process correspondence, reports, invoices, and payroll-related documents
• Maintain departmental records, rosters, files, and databases; ensure data accuracy
• Assist with budget monitoring and financial reporting as required
• Handle inquiries from the public and internal staff with professionalism

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Data entry

Record keeping

Travel arrangements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Provides administrative support to a departmental director/manager or other assigned personnel; coordinates meetings and/or other functions; prepares correspondence, reports, and other documentation; updates and maintains departmental records and files; conducts a variety of general accounting duties; coordinates the ordering of office and/or other supplies for area of assignment; provides information and customer service to the general public; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Answers, screens, and directs incoming calls; documents and distributes phone messages.
• Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate personnel and/or departments.
• Responds to inquiries from City employees, outside agencies, and the general public; provides information regarding departmental services and policies; assists in resolving complaints.
• Performs a variety of customer service duties; processes and issues municipal permits/licenses.
• Provides skilled administrative support to a department head and/or other assigned personnel.
• Coordinates meetings, training sessions, receptions, or other types of functions; reserves venue locations; organizes function supplies, equipment, and food; obtains speakers and transportation.
• Books travel and/or training arrangements; prepares travel expense reports.
• Prepares correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas/minutes, public notices, legal documents, contracts, surveys, or other documentation; designs cards, brochures, and flyers.
• Receives, logs, and attests municipal contracts, deeds, and agreements; files legal documents with the County as required.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical, financial, and/or other administrative data; prepares various types of reports; monitors and maintains compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Performs data entry; organizes, updates, and maintains departmental records, personnel files, rosters, phone lists, filing systems, and/or databases; creates and maintains spreadsheets.
• Provides assistance in preparing and monitoring assigned budgets; processes departmental invoices; prepares bank deposits; reconciles financial reports and bank/credit card statements.
• Prepares and submits departmental timesheets and other payroll information; tracks and/or reconciles employee accrual and leave balances.
• Coordinates the ordering of office and/or other departmental supplies; monitors and maintains supply inventories; orders vehicle titles and license plates for City fleet vehicles as assigned.
• Provides training and/or supervises the work activities of clerical personnel as assigned.
• Performs other routine and/or specialized duties relative to area of assignment as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years experience working as an administrative assistant; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Appointment/Commission as a Notary Public, Certification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, and/or other specialized licenses or certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
• May be exposed to potentially irate members of the public, depending on area of assignment.

All Full-time Employees Receive

• 15 vacation days
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 sick days
• Emergency Leave
• Longevity Pay

Retirement Plan

Employees participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. with a two to one match.

Insurance

• Medical, dental, and life insurance is offered.

Cafeteria Plan

• Free Employee Health Clinic

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

The City of Longview offers 100% reimbursement of approved college tuition and required fees (excluding books) to employees involved in occupation related courses on a degree plan.