Administrative Assistant - Housing Variable

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Pay Range - $20-$25/hr

Position Purpose

Performs a variety of routine administrative support and customer service activities to assist the Housing department in meeting its business needs.

The schedule will be part-time and based on the needs of the department and will not exceed 30 hours/week.

*This is a temporary, non-benefited position. It will be posted until filled.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides routine administrative support including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, copying, faxing, scanning, laminating and distributing mail for all department staff.
• Provides the scanning duties necessary for all the development files located in the central file room, and any files provided by departmental employees.
• Assist with scheduling meetings for the department.
• Acts as first point of contact for customers.
• Provides assistance in answering phone and email inquiries.
• Responds to internal and external requests
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Responds to internal and external requests, relying on specialized knowledge of the department and a good understanding of the processes and workflow.
• Ability to demonstrate considerable judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficient knowledge of office practices including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.
• Proficient written communication skills with the ability to effectively research, write, draft, edit and prepare final documents.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate various tasks as assigned.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred

Education Degree Preferred

• High School/GED

Education Required

• No

Work Experience Related

• One (1) years of general office/administrative experience including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets and financial accounting software.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Physical Demands

• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Hazards

• Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Work Environment

• Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.

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The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

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Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

• Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
• Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
• Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $20 - $25