Senior Administrative Assistant (Public Works) Job at City of Corinth, Denton, TX

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  • City of Corinth
  • Denton, TX

Job Description

Pay: $23.43 min to $28.11 mid per hour

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director, performs highly responsible executive support, project management and administrative functions for the Department; manages sensitive and confidential issues, and coordinates meetings and calendars of high-level decision makers.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Independently plans and coordinates administrative support functions and services; provides administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues; exercises initiative and considerable independent judgment in performing administrative functions.
  • Ensures that action items are properly processed, managed, and resolved; prepares information necessary for administrative decisions and implementation of policies and decisions; responds independently to inquiries when appropriate.
  • Assists with budget development, processes payments and tracks expenditures. Coordinates travel arrangements, and pays fees, if applicable, for the Management Staff.
  • Works closely with the City Secretary in processing Public Information requests. Handles Notary Public certificates for public needs and signature verifications.
  • Maintains calendars and resolves complex meeting schedules; coordinates meeting rooms and resources; coordinates development of meeting agendas, action item lists and presentation materials.
  • Conducts assigned projects and research studies; identifies and resolves problems; coordinates with community groups and manages Department initiatives and Department events; tracks Department issues and assures the effective communication of operational information.
  • Composes and edits correspondence, newsletters, and other documents on a wide variety of subjects requiring knowledge of Department procedures and policies; updates and tracks a variety of electronic and paper files, records, reports, and related documents.
  • Maintains file integrity and confidentiality by monitoring records and assuring compliance to Department policies and procedures; assures the accuracy of the electronic and paper filing systems.
  • Provides information and assistance to constituents, visitors and others having business with the Department; explains nature of programs, policies, procedures, and services.
  • Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to the Chief or their designee as applicable, for resolution.
  • Complies with City policies and procedures.
  • Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
  • Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
  • Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
  • Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
  • Associate degree in English or an associate degree in a related Liberal Arts area with an emphasis in writing and editing;
  • AND four (4) years administrative support experience, including two years executive support;
  • OR an equivalent combination of related education, experience, or demonstrated abilities or proficiencies that result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
  • Notary Public Certification or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months.
Required Knowledge of:
  • All aspects of executive-level administrative responsibilities.
  • Professional standards for business correspondence, writing, spelling and grammar.
  • Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Customer service standards and protocols.
  • Record keeping, records retention and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Required Skill in:
  • Working independently and as a team member, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
  • Reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, administrative orders, and other governing regulations.
  • Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
  • Planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
  • Analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
  • Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
  • Writing complex reports and correspondence from brief instructions.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, general public, elected officials, special interest groups, advocates, and representatives from other regional agencies.
  • Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Effective communication, both verbal and written.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in a standard office environment.
  • Ability to lift/carry twenty-five (25) pounds, bending, stooping, and reaching as needed to file, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
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