Public Works Administrative Specialist

Village of Tinley Park; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

457(b) deferred compensation plan

Imrf retirement benefits

Job summary

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Public Works Department. This role provides clerical support for RPZ inventory/certification, purchase orders, and departmental reporting while handling public-facing customer relations.

Requires 3–5 years of administrative or customer service experience. The ideal candidate works independently, maintains confidentiality, and supports staff across the department with professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of administrative assistant and/or customer service experience required.
• Public works department experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks and process RPZ inventory and certification.
• Maintain RPZ device inventory and compliance; coordinate with backflow team.
• Prepare reports, enter data, and analyze information.
• Provide exceptional customer service and promote Village image.
• Process purchase orders and assist budget tracking.
• Operate general office equipment and other office tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Database software

Office software

Job description

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Public Works Department. This role provides clerical support for RPZ inventory/certification, purchase orders, and departmental reporting while handling public-facing customer relations.

Requires 3–5 years of administrative or customer service experience. The ideal candidate works independently, maintains confidentiality, and supports staff across the department with professional conduct.