Administrative Assistant - Operations

City of Santa Fe Springs; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Homestead seeks an Administrative Assistant – Operations to provide executive-level support to the Department Director and leadership, coordinating payroll, personnel actions, contracts, scheduling, procurement, and overall administrative operations.

You will maintain confidential records, prepare reports and presentations, arrange travel, assist with onboarding, and liaise with other departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative experience; municipal government experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and correspondence.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the executive administrative assistant to the Department Director.
• Coordinates calendars, meetings, conferences, and executive appointments.
• Prepares executive correspondence, reports, presentations, memoranda, and agenda materials.
• Maintains confidential personnel and executive records.
• Coordinates payroll preparation, leave reporting, overtime documentation, and timekeeping.
• Reviews payroll submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists with onboarding, personnel actions, evaluations, and HR-related documentation.
• Tracks departmental contracts, professional service agreements, and renewals.
• Coordinates contract routing and execution with Procurement & Contract Services, City Attorney Office, and Finance & Budget.
• Monitors insurance certificates, contract expiration dates, and compliance requirements.
• Assists in preparing Commission agenda items, executive reports, and presentations.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, conferences, and professional development activities.
• Serves as liaison between the Director and City departments, elected officials, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Organizes departmental meetings and prepares meeting agendas and minutes.
• Assists with special projects, strategic initiatives, and departmental planning efforts.
• Maintains departmental records and official files.
• Coordinates purchasing requests and administrative support activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Municipal administrative operations

Payroll administration

Contract administration

Human Resources processes

Procurement procedures

Public records management

Executive office administration

Microsoft Office Suite

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and coordination skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Function

The Administrative Assistant – Operations provides executive-level administrative and operational support to the Department Director and executive leadership. The incumbent coordinates payroll administration, personnel transactions, contract administration, executive scheduling, procurement support, and departmental administrative operations.

The position serves as the primary administrative coordinator for the Director and ensures the efficient operation of executive functions within the department.

Reports To

Department Director

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

• Serves as the executive administrative assistant to the Department Director.
• Coordinates calendars, meetings, conferences, and executive appointments.
• Prepares executive correspondence, reports, presentations, memoranda, and agenda materials.
• Maintains confidential personnel and executive records.
• Coordinates payroll preparation, leave reporting, overtime documentation, and timekeeping.
• Reviews payroll submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists with onboarding, personnel actions, evaluations, and HR-related documentation.
• Tracks departmental contracts, professional service agreements, and renewals.
• Coordinates contract routing and execution with Procurement & Contract Services, City Attorney Office, and Finance & Budget.
• Monitors insurance certificates, contract expiration dates, and compliance requirements.
• Assists in preparing Commission agenda items, executive reports, and presentations.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, conferences, and professional development activities.
• Serves as liaison between the Director and City departments, elected officials, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Organizes departmental meetings and prepares meeting agendas and minutes.
• Assists with special projects, strategic initiatives, and departmental planning efforts.
• Maintains departmental records and official files.
• Coordinates purchasing requests and administrative support activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Municipal administrative operations
• Payroll administration
• Contract administration
• Human Resources processes
• Procurement procedures
• Public records management
• Executive office administration
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
• Ability to maintain confidential personnel and executive information

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative experience; municipal government experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and correspondence.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

Equivalency Clause

• An equivalent combination of High School Diploma, training, and at least 10 years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements. Substitution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine relevance and comparability.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Core Competencies

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with the applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.

This position is not eligible for benefits.