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Executive Administrative Assistant

City of St. Joseph

  • Saint Joseph, Missouri
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    Highlights

    Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the department’s divisions (SIMR, Landfill, Fleet, Airport, Transit and Water Protection), the MPO/SATSO and other City departments in order to route citizens correctly. Performs general clerical and secretarial work for Director of Public Works & Transportation and the Public Works Administration office.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Joseph, Missouri
    Websitehttps://www.stjosephmo.gov

    Description

    Position Title:                        Executive Administrative Assistant
    Department:                          Public Works & Transportation
    Division:                                Administration
    Salary:                                   $43,359.00yr/$20.85467hr
    Closing Date:                        Until Filled

    Job Summary/Scope
    Performs general clerical and secretarial work for Director of Public Works & Transportation and the Public Works Administration office. Acts as the frontline contact for the respective departments with all citizens, public officials, employees and visitors. Creates, distributes and routes correspondence, answers telephone and schedules meetings. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Records and transcribes meeting minutes and dictation.
    • Composes letters, resolutions, ordinances and other correspondence for Public                       Works Administration.
    • Provides support for various Departmental Commissions including taking minutes, preparing ordinances and writing letters.
    • Responds to customer inquiries relating to departmental matters.
    • Schedules appointments, answers telephones and provides customer service and refers customers.
    • Establishes and maintains office filing system.
    • Coordinates travel arrangements.
    • Monitors the budget, schedules and attends board or commission meeting.
    • Maintains departmental records related to employment matters.
    • Prepares APs, requisitions, purchase orders and budget transfers.
    • Monitors Engineering Clerk to ensure accurate and timely work
    • Tracks status of vacant positions in department.
    • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the department’s divisions (SIMR, Landfill, Fleet, Airport, Transit and Water Protection), the MPO/SATSO and other City departments in order to route citizens correctly.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities
    Performs all other related duties as assigned.

    Employee Behavior and Conduct
    City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. 

    Requires Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Skills in typing, word processing, filing and record keeping.
    • Knowledge of all Public Works divisions and other City department functions.
    • Knowledge of general office procedures.
    • Good organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment.
    • Good hand/eye coordination.
    • Familiarity with spreadsheet and computer based word processing programs.
    • Familiarity with and ability to retrieve data from the IFAS and One Solution programs.
    • Knowledge of dictation.
    • One to three years of prior experience in related field required.

    Material and Equipment Directly Used
    Uses a variety of office equipment including computer with various software applications, copier and other related office equipment.

    Working Environment/Physical Requirements
    Work is performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. Must be able to sit and work at a computer terminal for long periods of time. Seldom lifts more than 10-20 pounds.

    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent required.
     
     
    All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. 
    Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. 
    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
    which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

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