Administrative Clerk - Residential Refuse Div. (Accepting Applications October 23rd ONLY) (2603490)

Administrative Clerk - Residential Refuse Div. (Accepting Applications October 23rd ONLY) (2603490)

Salary

$38,451.00 Annually

Location

1809 W US Hwy 80, Garden City, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603490

Department

Residential Refuse

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

Are you looking for a career with purpose? If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! Come and join our Sanitation team as the next Administrative Clerk. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the assigned department. Work involves assisting department management with general reception, preparing reports, correspondence, and other materials; entering and retrieving information from department databases; maintaining automated and manual files; and assisting callers, customers, and/or visitors.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs various customer service functions, answers telephone, directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, responds to inquiries from the public, City Officials or other City departments.
• Performs a variety of Internet research functions and uses word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software; produces documents and correspondence, which requires advanced word processing skills.
• Prepares documents, records, reports, and forms requiring knowledge of programs, policies, ordinances, codes, and procedures. Research, compile, consolidate, and/or tabulate information; incorporates information into requested reports and other prepared materials; proofreads for accuracy and completeness; and distributes upon approval.
• Enters information into department programs and databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate. Researches information from databases and incorporates into other assignments.
• Prepares folders; maintains files of departmental correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc. Photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; and requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department files or records assigned.
• Serves as liaison between department management and customers; responds to questions regarding department activities and services; explains policies and procedures and operations; and follows up to obtain additional information.
• Maintains schedules/calendars for department managers and/or professional staff; makes necessary travel arrangements; schedules meetings for department staff as requested; prepares and distributes agendas; and obtains requested audio-visual equipment.
• Performs HRIS data entry including, but not limited to employee information, payroll changes, trainings, evaluations, benefits, etc.
• Maintains personnel files. Processes employee changes such as address, name, or beneficiaries to appropriate contacts.
• Engages and provides information to job applicants, employees, department heads, and public and private agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent; supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience in office support; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Location: 1809 US Highway 80 W Garden City GA 31408

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience in office support; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your experience working in an office environment.

03

Please describe how you have used Microsoft Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint to exceed in your current or previous administrative role?

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov