Senior Administrative Officer - City Development & Budget

City of Sunrise, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sunrise is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Community Development department. You will assist the Director with daily operations, budgeting, records, and procurement, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Word/Excel, and familiarity with government processes. You will coordinate personnel actions, prepare reports, and help manage citizen services and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited school in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications may be required which are specific to the area of assignment or department.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Community Development with admin tasks and departmental management.
• Schedule meetings and manage Director's calendar and itinerary.
• Handle incoming calls and emails and direct matters to appropriate departments.
• Draft memoranda, reports, recognitions, and diverse documents.
• Maintain office filing systems and department records.
• Oversee and manage budget processes, purchasing, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate submittals and cost-recovery program logs with Finance.
• Prepare and file departmental reports and respond to public records requests.
• Supervise and mentor clerical staff; process payroll and personnel records.

Skills

General management

Budgeting

Office software

Communication

Public administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Tyler Munis

Kronos Time Keeping

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The City of Sunrise is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Community Development department. You will assist the Director with daily operations, budgeting, records, and procurement, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Word/Excel, and familiarity with government processes. You will coordinate personnel actions, prepare reports, and help manage citizen services and compliance.