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City of San Marcos is Hiring an Administrative Assistant (City Clerk) Near San Marcos, TX
Job Summary JOB SUMMARY Coordinates clerical activities and provides administrative support for area of assignment; prepares correspondence and other types of documentation; maintains departmental records, files, and databases; conducts routine purchasing and accounting tasks; provides customer service to the public; and performs other related duties. Essential Functions And Decision Making 2. Conducts a variety of routine purchasing and accounting tasks: 3. Miscellaneous: 4. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of departmental operations:
Answers and directs incoming calls to appropriate department and/or individual; documents and distributes phone messages.
Responds to various types of inquiries regarding departmental operations, services, policies, and procedures.
Greets and assists the public; directs visitors to appropriate locations.
Provides administrative support to assigned personnel.
Maintains assigned calendars; schedules meetings and appointments; registers staff for conferences and seminars.
Plans and organizes meetings, workshops, and/or other events.
Prepares and posts meeting agendas; assembles meeting packets and materials; attends meetings; prepares/distributes meeting minutes to include City Council Meetings and Boards and Commissions Meetings.
Creates and/or prepares correspondence, forms, files, labels, and/or other types of documentation; performs data entry.
Maintains financial records for area of assignment.
Processes and submits timesheets to Finance Department.
Monitors and maintains office equipment (cameras, computers, cell phones, software, printers, scanners, etc.), stocks paper and toner.
Attends meetings, training sessions, and/or workshops.
Performs other routine and/or specialized duties relative to area of assignment as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary Is Dependent Upon Qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent is required; College degree preferred
Two (2) years customer service and administrative support is required.
Bilingual (preferred, but not required)
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to navigate the City’s website and perform updates and edits; training will be provided.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Requirements
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, or in a field related to the job.
Previous municipal government experience is a plus.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS JOB DIMENSIONS
Organizes work well by assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
Ability to handle confidential information in a responsible manner.
Must be able to maintain a professional and positive working relationship with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, vendors, the general public, and those from different cultural backgrounds.
Ability to attend conferences/trainings with possibility of overnight stay.
Knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government, to include the relationships between departments, divisions, and agencies
Adept to problem-solving and conflict management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision, hearing and talking constantly; sitting, handling and fine dexterity frequently; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, balancing and foot controls occasionally. Working conditions are occasional exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, working at heights when climbing ladders, and machinery with moving parts. Utilizes a computer, office equipment, recording devices, hand cart, and fleet vehicle. The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance. View our Bene fits Guide. BenefitsRetirement
Texas MunicipalRetirement System (TMRS)
Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA