Administrative Lead, Budgets & Projects

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical plans (HMO/PPO/HSA)

Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive

Dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability

Free Bus/Light Rail pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

City of Phoenix seeks an Administrative Assistant II to support the Internal Business Support Division in the Water Services department. You will handle high‑level administrative tasks, manage budgets, draft reports, and drive process improvements to benefit city operations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data analysis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams, using Microsoft Office and internal systems. A public administration background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in public administration or governmental research or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support division leadership with high-level administrative functions.
• Manage budgets, draft reports, and assist with policy development.
• Conduct research and analyze operational procedures.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects and problem-solving efforts.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to staff and the public.
• Develop and implement process improvements.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

Administrative research

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Concur

Legistar

SRM

SAP

Job description

City of Phoenix seeks an Administrative Assistant II to support the Internal Business Support Division in the Water Services department. You will handle high‑level administrative tasks, manage budgets, draft reports, and drive process improvements to benefit city operations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data analysis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams, using Microsoft Office and internal systems. A public administration background is highly valued.