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_ CITY OF MANSFIELD _
MAYOR'S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
ORDINANCE: 23-201 ~ POSTING DATE: 05/22/24 ~ DEADLINE DATE: 5/31/24
The City of Mansfield, Ohio, Director of Human Resources announces the opening of the following unclassified position in the Mayor’s Office:
POSITION: ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
Mayor’s Executive Assistant $31,200 - $67,000
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Responsible for supporting and assisting the Mayor by performing the executive assistant and office management functions of the Mayor's office. Assists the Mayor on a variety of issues including researching and responding to questions from citizens regarding City projects, plans and initiatives of the Mayor's office. The position is characterized by involvement with broad City-wide issues and interactions with other elected officials, constituents, representatives of a wide variety of community, civil and business groups, City administrative staff and others on complex and sensitive matters. A high degree of confidentiality and sound independent judgement is necessary at all times, along with the ability to exercise strong customer service skills in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Mayoral Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the Mayor, compose correspondence, email communications, news/press releases, incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, scheduling of meetings and events, purchasing of office supplies, preparing proclamations, routing communications to the appropriate source, assists in and coordinates in the preparation of legislative materials.
2. Scheduling and Travel: Schedules Mayor's appointments, meetings and appearances, maintaining a disciplined, organized schedule. Arranges Mayor's travel itinerary and
reservations, processes documents for advance travel money and reimbursement of
business expenses. Maintains scheduling of Mayor's conference room.
3. Customer Service: Receives and responds to a variety of inquiries, concerns and complaints from citizens and individuals with a business interest in the City. Screens and refers calls, letters, and email as appropriate. Assists in the resolution of problems and concerns through explanation of City or departmental practices and policies. Researches issues for the public and for the Mayor. Prepares responses to correspondence. Prepares drafts of proclamations and other documents issued by the Mayor as needed.
4. Communications: As a representative of the Mayor's Office, interacts with the public
using courtesy, tact, and discretion at all times. Maintains effective communications with
the City Council and City staff, providing assistance as appropriate in matters needing the
attention of the Mayor or administration. Routes or otherwise handles press inquiries to
the Mayor according to protocol. Maintains a good working relationship with members of the media; supplies appropriate and accurate information as authorized. May assist in monitoring City of Mansfield social media accounts.
5. Department Head Liaison: Works collaboratively with the Deputy Administrator, acts as liaison to staff, provides a communication link between Mayor and department heads/staff. Alerts the Mayor and administration to information and problem areas needing attention or awareness. Attends Mayor's Department Head staff meeting in order to keep informed of City/departmental activities, City projects, issues and actions. Prepares minutes of meetings and distributes as needed, as well as other follow up duties as assigned. Assist the Mayor in preparing and distributing the annual State of the City address.
6. Confidentiality and Discretion: Protects sensitive and confidential information regarding collective bargaining agreements, personnel matters, litigation, and other matters requiring a high degree of discretion.
7. Records Management: Acts as records manager for Mayor's Office; maintains and
updates office filing systems; updates various policies and procedures manuals. Responsible for sending/retrieving archival materials. Keeps accurate logs of all contracts, bonds, or other legal documents which the Mayor signs and routes for final disposition per procedure. Records and routes to Law Department all legal documents served to the Mayor as Chief Executive of the City. Monitors and routes payroll documents, conference and vacation leave requests of department heads.
8. Financial Administration: Assists the Mayor in the preparation and administration of the Mayor's budget and financial records. May prepare and submit payroll, PO's, new hire letters, and other similar documents.
9. City Boards & Commissions: Maintains appointment/reappointment records for the
City's 17 boards and commissions, prepare appointment/reappointment letters, prepare
legislation requests when required, notify council committee chair. Serves as secretary
to various city boards and commissions by preparing meeting notifications, preparing
board member meeting packets, and taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
10. Community Representation: Represents the Mayor's Office at community functions and board meetings as directed by the mayor.
11. Other Duties: Works on special assignments and projects as directed by the Mayor.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Knowledge of:
departments and divisions of municipal government.
Skill in:
business English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and format.
using courtesy and tact in sensitive or high-pressure situations.
Ability to:
ongoing City departmental and legislative issues, and community stakeholders.
an environment of frequent interruptions.
v Frequently operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine;
v Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others;
v Occasionally move between work sites.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an executive office suite setting of high public contact and visibility and in a semiprivate office at a computer workstation. May experience frequent interruptions. May also require occasional travel. This is a sedentary position with minimal physical exertion requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
support to a public official, executive, or government agency.
public administration, or other related area is preferred.
applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE OR IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. “WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE.” WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,200.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$76k-97k (estimate)
05/23/2024
06/10/2024
mansfield.oh.us
Mansfield, OH
100 - 200
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