Administrative Assistant - Planning & Development

City of Northglenn

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 40,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Northglenn is seeking a skilled administrative professional to perform complex clerical tasks and provide wide-ranging support to a Department Director. The role emphasizes independence, discretion, and strong public-facing abilities in handling inquiries and confidential information.

The candidate will manage correspondence, budgeting support, records, and inter-department coordination, contributing to efficient city operations and customer service excellence.西

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, business English, spelling and business Math.
Thorough knowledge of the operations, functions and scope of authority of City departments and offices as related to handling and disposition of complaints, requests for information and delegated administrative details.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform office management details with only general supervision.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to supervise the work of other employees.

Responsibilities

Performs complex clerical duties and maintains master filing system.
Composes and types correspondence, reports and documents requiring independent judgment.
Meets callers from departments and the public; refers or arranges interviews as needed.
Attends meetings, takes notes or transcribes actions and prepares agendas.
Assists in budgeting and prepares related reports and data.
Monitors budget and purchasing procedures compliance.
Prepares accounts payable requests and purchase orders.
Screens routine matters and schedules department services.
Files correspondence and inventories supplies.

Skills

Administrative support

Public contact

Discretion

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Vary Depending on the Status of the Position

Details of the City of Northglenn's benefits program can be viewed here.

Nature of Work

Hiring range for this position is $25.21 - $29 / hour

This is complex clerical and administrative work providing frequent administrative assistance of wide and varied scope to a Department Director or Manager/Administrator.

An employee in this class performs complex and varied public contact and administrative work for a high level City administrator. Emphasis of the work is on relieving the supervisor of as much administrative detail as possible. Employees work on projects covering a wide variety of subjects and are often under the pressure of completing them within a limited time period. Work affords considerable independence of action in preparing correspondence, giving information, receiving complaints, and performing other public contact work. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in execution. The employee receives general supervision from a top administrator, who makes only occasional review of work and makes general assignments in terms of desired results. Work is evaluated through observation of results and in the course of conferences. (Employees in this class are considered confidential.)

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs complex clerical duties; keeps advised of current status of the work of the department or division; collects and compiles information as necessary; maintains master filing system.
Knowledge of department specific software may be required.
Composes and types correspondence, reports and other documents requiring considerable independence of judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness; prepares bid documents and specifications; collects, organizes and prepares data for departmental, state and federal reports; operates computer and/or word processor in composing and completing a variety of tasks.
Meets a variety of callers from other departments and offices and from outside the City government, ascertains the purpose of their visits and personally handles the matter, refers the caller to the proper department or, if necessary, arranges an interview for the caller with the appropriate administrative official.
Attends meetings, takes or records and transcribes summary of actions; may serve as a secretary to special purpose commissions; prepares notice of meetings and agendas.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and prepares reports, statistical data and supporting documentation as required.
Monitors departmental/division budget and ensures compliance with all purchasing procedures.
Prepares and reviews accounts payable requests and purchase card statements; prepares and submits purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Screens and handles routine matters; refers sensitive calls to administrator or appropriate personnel.
Schedules department specific services.
Files office correspondence and records determining proper file designation to be used and sees that the proper distribution and disposition of notices, memoranda, directives and related material is made.
Inventories and orders supplies as needed; maintains a ledger of expenditures by account.
Collects and compiles information on miscellaneous projects.
Support the Neighborhood Service division through case management of the GO-Enforce/CRM system.
Have strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
Manage multiple customer complaint sources.
Processing and sending legal notices including tracking certified mail.
Ability to understand and interpret municipal codes.
May support Planning with Planner of the Day activities and customer service.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college courses in business administrative subjects; and five years of responsible experience in administrative work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledges, abilities and skills:

Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, business English, spelling and business Math.
Thorough knowledge of the operations, functions and scope of authority of City departments and offices as related to the handling and disposition of complaints, requests for information and delegated administrative details.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform office management details with only general supervision.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to supervise the work of other employees.

Supplemental Information

This is a non-exempt position (eligible for overtime compensation)

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

Performs work using recommended and required personal protective equipment (PPE) as described in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each task.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Benefits Vary Depending on the Status of the Position

Details of the City of Northglenn's benefits program can be viewed here.

Description & Benefits

Regular Full-Time

Employee works in a position that is classified as 40 hours per week.

Eligible for full benefit package including medical, dental, life and LTD insurance; pension and general leave and optional benefits.

Regular Part-Time 30+

Employee works in a position that is classified as 30+ hours per week.

City pays contribution toward employee only medical and dental insurance. Employee can pay the difference to cover spouse and/or children. Life & LTD insurance coverage is provided. Employee participates in the City's pension plan and the City contributes to the plan. Employee accrues general leave on a pro-rated basis and optional benefits.

Regular Part-Time 20+

Employee works in a position that is classified as 20+ hours per week but less than 30 hours.

City pays contribution toward employee only medical insurance. Employee accrues general leave on a pro-rated basis and the City pays 3.75% toward deferred compensation and optional benefits.

Regular Part-Time

(less than 20 hours/wk)

Employee works is a position that is classified as less than 20 hours per week.

Employee accrues general leave on a pro-rated basis and the City pays 3.75% toward deferred compensation.

Part-Time (No Benefits)

Employee works in a position that is classified as a "no benefit" position (i.e., Fitness Instructor, Scorekeeper, Substitute Lifeguard). Employee is not eligible for benefits and pays 7.5% toward deferred compensation.

Seasonal/Temporary

Employee works in a position that is classified as a short-term position, is not eligible for benefits and pays 7.5% toward deferred compensation.

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