OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - PUBLIC WORKS

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is looking for an administrative professional in the Public Works Department. The role involves supervising associates, managing payroll records, and assisting departmental leadership. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Benefits include health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, and a pension plan. A background check and drug screen will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive level administrative roles with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and office management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates in the department.
• Assist the department head in office management.
• Maintain payroll and budget records.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Payroll accounting

Computer systems proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree or 4 years of experience

Job description

Department: Public Works
Grade: 210
Salary: $27.37/hour

Job Duties

• Responsible for working with and at times supervising the other associates in the assigned department.
• Assist the department head and other departmental leaders, per their direction, in managing the office.
• Maintain payroll records for the office, keep budget information, pay contract invoices and other bills related to office work, and maintain office personnel records.
• Work requires a high level of knowledge of all aspects of the department’s operation and proficiency as a high-level user and manager of the computer systems used by the office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or four (4) years of executive level administrative experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience and experience working with payroll accounting.
• Combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Certification as a Notary Clerk may be required, depending on departmental needs.
• Must submit to and pass a background check and drug screen.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan.