The City of Harrisburg is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate has municipal experience, and performs complex, analytical, and technical tasks. This employee works with Utility Billing, Building Permits, Back Flow Assembly, and Code Enforcement. The tasks involve, but are not limited to, resolving complaints and violations regarding the City’s Municipal Code, responsibility for operating and monitoring the City’s Building and Electrical Permit programs, monitors/operates the City’s backflow program, and works in Utility Billing. The Administrative Assistant also works on the City’s webpage/social media and is often the front line for providing city information to the public.

Desired qualifications include an associate degree in communications, public administration or business administration, and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience at a municipality; or the education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Must pass an extensive criminal background check and complete CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) training within two weeks of hire. Familiarity with the Caselle software system is desired, but not required.

The wage scale for an Administrative Assistant is $22.74 to $29.92 hourly. An excellent benefits package includes PERS, vacation, 11 paid holidays, sick and longevity pay as well as medical, vision, dental, an HRA/VEBA plan and life insurance for employees and dependents.

To apply, please provide us with a City employment application, resume and include a cover letter addressing the following questions:

1.) Indicate what level of experience or knowledge you may have in relation to building permits and building codes.

2.) What kind of customer service experience do you feel a government should provide to its patrons?

3.) What kind of experience do you have in analyzing and interpreting code, and/or policies and applying it to real life situations?

4.) What kind of software are you familiar with/have used in the past?

5.) What is your definition of being a team player?

Submit your application packet to the City of Harrisburg, 120 Smith St., PO Box 378, Harrisburg, OR 97446 by March 25, 2024, at 5:00pm. ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Questions can be sent to meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us or lross@ci.harrisburg.or.us Applications are available on the city website at , or at City Hall. The City of Harrisburg is an Affirmative Action/EOE and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Veterans’ preference is provided with a Veterans’ Preference Form, and submission of a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (Copy 4).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.74 - $29.92 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrisburg, OR 97446: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person