Public Works Admin Assistant & Data Specialist

Village of Tinley Park; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

IMRF retirement benefits with 457(b)

Job summary

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations, manage RPZ inventory, and assist with department processes and reporting. The role involves significant public contact and requires 3–5 years of administrative or customer service experience.

The successful candidate will handle data entry, correspondence, and general clerical duties while upholding confidentiality and professionalism within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of administrative assistant and/or customer service experience.
• Public works department experience preferred.
• Must maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain RPZ device inventory and compliance.
• Coordinate with backflow team on inventory updates and resident notifications.
• Prepare and track department budget allocations and purchase orders.
• Perform data entry and basic to complex data analysis using specialized software.
• Provide exceptional customer service to promote a positive Village image.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Independent work

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations, manage RPZ inventory, and assist with department processes and reporting. The role involves significant public contact and requires 3–5 years of administrative or customer service experience.

The successful candidate will handle data entry, correspondence, and general clerical duties while upholding confidentiality and professionalism within a collaborative team environment.