What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist I position at City of Conroe?
THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
JOB SUMMARY
The Administrative Specialist I provides routine clerical/administrative support to the front desk, platting/development or Capital Infrastructure team, and Assistant Senior City Engineer, which may include word processing, data entry, copying, filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, providing basic information, and/or scheduling meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and alphanumeric sequencing.
- Knowledge of postal regulations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Ability to create and maintain files and records.
- Ability to learn new computer software.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to interface effectively with other office personnel working in a team environment.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
- Ability to exercise judgment in situations involving a variety of general pre-defined duties which may be subject to frequent change.
- Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
- Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with department heads and other city employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, kneeling, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.
BENEFITS
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $17.26 hourly.
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
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