Public Utilities Administrative Specialist

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Public Utilities Department to perform administrative and secretarial duties and provide general support. Responsibilities include payroll processing, correspondence handling, budgeting, purchasing, filing, mail management, and coordinating calendars and travel.

The role requires strong office procedures, bookkeeping and computer skills, with a valid driver's license and a preference for an Associate's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of secretarial, governmental bookkeeping, accounting, computer applications, or related experience.
• Associate's degree in business, secretarial science or related discipline preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, disseminate and file routine correspondence and reports.
• Process payroll for the assigned division and maintain attendance records.
• Prepare purchase orders, budget transfer requests, and expense reports.
• Answer telephones, relay messages, and assist visitors.
• Maintain ledgers and department records; manage mail and supplies.
• Coordinate calendar activities and plan meetings and travel.

Skills

Secretarial

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Computer applications

Typing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in business or related discipline preferred

Job description

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Public Utilities Department to perform administrative and secretarial duties and provide general support. Responsibilities include payroll processing, correspondence handling, budgeting, purchasing, filing, mail management, and coordinating calendars and travel.

The role requires strong office procedures, bookkeeping and computer skills, with a valid driver's license and a preference for an Associate's