Public Works Operations & Administration Lead

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced administrative professional to manage day-to-day office operations within Public Works. You will coordinate schedules, handle communications, and support leadership with reports and presentations.

Responsibilities include onboarding and offboarding, staff inquiries, event coordination, and maintaining confidential records while ensuring smooth collaboration between departments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business administration or related field required.
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience.
• Additional years of experience may substitute for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, scheduling meetings and coordinating with departments.
• Serve as primary contact for visitors and staff inquiries.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, retirements and training requirements.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and events.
• Maintain organized records with confidentiality where appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute departmental reports, agendas, and presentations.
• Manage calendars for leadership and organize meeting logistics.
• Oversee general office maintenance and supply inventory.
• Assist in coordinating program execution and tracking progress toward operational goals.
• Act as liaison for human resources, ensuring staffing requests and hiring documents are completed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

BA/BS in business administration or related field preferred

Job description

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced administrative professional to manage day-to-day office operations within Public Works. You will coordinate schedules, handle communications, and support leadership with reports and presentations.

Responsibilities include onboarding and offboarding, staff inquiries, event coordination, and maintaining confidential records while ensuring smooth collaboration between departments.