Senior Administrative Assistant

Position Summary

Perform a variety of highly responsible and complex administrative support functions for a department director or an assigned division head; oversee and direct office activities and act as a liaison between the City and outside agencies and the general public.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or two (2) year technical certificate in office administration; and

Four (4) years of administrative office support experience.

Preferred Knowledge

• Office procedures, methods and equipment including a computer and applicable software programs
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Basic principles of accounting
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances
• Principles and procedure of modern personnel systems
  
  

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Plan, organize and schedule office priorities
• Perform highly responsible and complex administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
• Interpret and apply City policies and procedures
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
• Computer software within assigned area
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work