Public Works Administrative Specialist

City of McKinney, TX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of McKinney seeks a detail‑oriented administrative professional to provide multifaceted support to the Public Works team. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine clerical duties, data entry, meeting preparations, and document updates using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to inquiries, coordinate meetings, and assist in budgeting and travel arrangements as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; three years of progressive administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team and provide multitask clerical support in Public Works.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties for Public Works; supports management and staff with clerical tasks.
• Updates SOPs, department policies, and documentation.
• Answers calls, greets visitors, and directs inquiries to proper channels.
• Assists in meeting preparation, travel arrangements, and budgeting documentation.
• Operates a computer with Microsoft Office and data entry into workorder systems.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Work order system

Office software

Job description

City of McKinney seeks a detail‑oriented administrative professional to provide multifaceted support to the Public Works team. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine clerical duties, data entry, meeting preparations, and document updates using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to inquiries, coordinate meetings, and assist in budgeting and travel arrangements as needed.