Office Support Specialist

City of Apache Junction Economic Development; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The City of Apache Junction is seeking an Office Support Specialist to join the CITY CLERK department and handle a range of clerical duties, reception, and project support. The role involves data entry, file management, and assisting boards and commissions as assigned.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of full-time office experience, plus solid computer skills and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 1 year of paid full-time office clerical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide receptionist duties and greet department visitors.
• Process check requests, order supplies, and manage cash deposits.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and clerical tasks.
• Input/retrieve data and file documents; may notarize documents.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

(Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.02 - $21.03/hour)

Positions assigned to this class perform a broad range of clerical supporting duties that may include problem solving assignments, independent research and customer service. Performs complex and sensitive duties of a specialized nature depending on area of assignment.

Office Support Specialist

Salary $20.02 - $29.00 Hourly

Location Apache Junction, AZ

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number 202600096

Department CITY CLERK

Division Administration

Opening Date 09/17/2026

Closing Date 10/1/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Essential Duties

• Provide receptionist duties; greet and assist department visitors; answer phones; maintain appointment schedules and calendars; operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Process check requests; order and maintain office supplies; maintain cash drawer and petty cash funds; prepare daily bank deposit and revenue report.
• Provide basic bookkeeping functions and routine clerical tasks.
• Input and retrieve data; file archive and purge documents as necessary; may prepare certified documents; may act as notary.
• Provide clerical support to boards, commissions, or City Council as assigned by department; prepare agendas and assemble background materials; transcribe minutes of meetings; perform various related support services.
• Type and proofread a variety of publications, reports, letters and memos; compose correspondence related to assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in special projects as assigned; compile and analyze data.
• Depending on area of assignment may assist with various duties involved in the election process.
• May process incoming and outgoing mail for the city including but not limited to bulk mailings; distribute mail throughout departments as needed.
• Support the City’s policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and one (1) year of paid full-time office clerical experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge

• City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; Arizona Revised Statutes; applicable State and local procedures and laws.
• Entry level bookkeeping and or accounting principles; standard filing and accounting systems.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting and retention.

Skills

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard equipment.
• Providing quality customer service.
• Accessing City Code, and other resources necessary to complete tasks.

Pre-employment Requirements

Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

License/Certification

Depending on area of assignment, may require Municipal Election Official Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. May require frequent sitting and continuous operation of a personal computer. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.

Employer

City of Apache Junction

300 E Superstition Blvd

Apache Junction, Arizona, 85119

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/