Provides administrative support to a departmental director/manager or other assigned personnel; coordinates meetings and/or other functions; prepares correspondence, reports, and other documentation; updates and maintains departmental records and files; conducts a variety of general accounting duties; coordinates the ordering of office and/or other supplies for area of assignment; provides information and customer service to the general public; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Answers, screens, and directs incoming calls; documents and distributes phone messages. Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate personnel and/or departments. Responds to inquiries from City employees, outside agencies, and the general public; provides information regarding departmental services and policies; assists in resolving complaints. Performs a variety of customer service duties; processes and issues municipal permits/licenses. Provides skilled administrative support to a department head and/or other assigned personnel. Coordinates meetings, training sessions, receptions, or other types of functions; reserves venue locations; organizes function supplies, equipment, and food; obtains speakers and transportation. Books travel and/or training arrangements; prepares travel expense reports. Prepares correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas/minutes, public notices, legal documents, contracts, surveys, or other documentation; designs cards, brochures, and flyers. Receives, logs, and attests municipal contracts, deeds, and agreements; files legal documents with the County as required. Compiles and analyzes statistical, financial, and/or other administrative data; prepares various types of reports; monitors and maintains compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. Performs data entry; organizes, updates, and maintains departmental records, personnel files, rosters, phone lists, filing systems, and/or databases; creates and maintains spreadsheets. Provides assistance in preparing and monitoring assigned budgets; processes departmental invoices; prepares bank deposits; reconciles financial reports and bank/credit card statements. Prepares and submits departmental timesheets and other payroll information; tracks and/or reconciles employee accrual and leave balances. Coordinates the ordering of office and/or other departmental supplies; monitors and maintains supply inventories; orders vehicle titles and license plate for City fleet vehicles as assigned. Provides training and/or supervises the work activities of clerical personnel as assigned. Performs other routine and/or specialized duties relative to area of assignment as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years experience working as an administrative assistant; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Appointment/Commission as a Notary Public, Certification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, and/or other specialized licenses or certifications may be required depending on area of assignment. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to potentially irate members of the public, depending on area of assignment.