Water Protection Admin Assistant: Office & Payroll

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Water Protection to perform payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and general clerical tasks in the Water Protection division. The role supports budget preparation and office operations within Public Works & Transportation.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with prior secretarial or clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of prior secretarial or clerical experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and provide general information to the public.
• Records and transcribes meeting proceedings and prepares correspondence.
• Administers payroll functions for Water Protection.
• Types miscellaneous forms and reports; maintains related files.
• Assists with filing and travel requests; monitors wastewater certifications.
• Efficiently processes requisitions and purchase orders and tracks related information.

Skills

Typing

Transcription

Office procedures

General office equipment

Record keeping

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Shorthand

Typewriter

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The City of St. Joseph is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Water Protection to perform payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and general clerical tasks in the Water Protection division. The role supports budget preparation and office operations within Public Works & Transportation.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with prior secretarial or clerical experience preferred.