Public Works Office Assistant

A resume, cover letter, and City application form are required and must be submitted separately from the indeed website. The full job application packet is available at https://www.warrentonoregon.us/jobs

Salary Range 16: $3,340.01-$4,059.80 monthly. An AFSCME union position w/excellent benefits including PERS/OPSRP, Medical, Life and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. City pays employee portion of PERS/OPSRP.

OFFICE ASSISTANT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years’ experience in general office/clerical experience; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.

POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, provides clerical and secretarial support to the Public Works Department: prepares correspondence reports and agendas from rough drafts, takes/writes meeting minutes, files written materials, prepares invoices for services rendered; coordinates documents for purchasing of supplies, reports time sheets, records vehicle maintenance data. Other administrative duties of a similar complexity may be included or assigned to this position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a range of clerical and administrative tasks to support daily operations in an office setting. They must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; work effectively in the absence of close supervision; operate a variety of office equipment and software programs; read and interpret technical documents; keep the office organized; maintain digital and paper filing systems; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment requiring long periods of sitting with attention to a computer keyboard and video display terminal; light lifting or reaching for files is required; accuracy in recording information is required; frequent interruption of work may be experienced by customers seeking information in person or by phone or by changing priorities in the office.

All applicants must submit to publicworks@warrentonoregon.us a cover letter, resume, and completed City of Warrenton application. Application packets are available online at https://www.warrentonoregon.us/jobs

The submitted application must clearly show how the candidate meets the minimum qualifications and the items listed for an ideal candidate.

Open until filled: first review May 23, 2024 ;

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,340.01 - $4,059.80 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you submitted a required city of Warrenton application from

the city website? https://www.warrentonoregon.us/jobs

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Government work: 2 years (Preferred)
• General office/ clerical: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person