What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Assistant (Parks and Recreation) position at City of Delray Beach?
JOB
Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services Non-SmokingThe City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. This is clerical, secretarial and staff assistant work which includes the operation of a PC keyboard. This work involves answering multi-lines, performing customer service for the community and business vendors, assisting with programs, training employee on in-house software and collecting payment for programs. Work is performed under general supervision of the designated supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Perform duties of a staff assistant nature and participates directly in the work of the individual(s) supported. Secures details of specialized information, coordinating office work and providing information regarding the services and operation of the unit. Function as office receptionist.Keep appointment calendars and schedule appointments. Receive and screen calls and refer callers to other employees. Provide customer service.Prepare forms and compose letters. Set up and maintains specialized office files. File letters, reports and related technical information in the prescribed manner. Assemble information for others use. Opens, prioritizes and processes mail.Type using PC-based word processing software and processes letters, forms, reports, schedules, manuals, booklets, requisitions, purchase orders and related paperwork. Type information or enter data into computer containing technical terminology. Retrieve data for reports.Perform research and retrieval of records. Conduct statistical comparisons of information. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of department records and payroll. Maintain office supplies.Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to enter data at a prescribed rate of speed. Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data. Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Works inside in an office environment. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services Non-SmokingThe City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. This is clerical, secretarial and staff assistant work which includes the operation of a PC keyboard. This work involves answering multi-lines, performing customer service for the community and business vendors, assisting with programs, training employee on in-house software and collecting payment for programs. Work is performed under general supervision of the designated supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Perform duties of a staff assistant nature and participates directly in the work of the individual(s) supported. Secures details of specialized information, coordinating office work and providing information regarding the services and operation of the unit. Function as office receptionist.Keep appointment calendars and schedule appointments. Receive and screen calls and refer callers to other employees. Provide customer service.Prepare forms and compose letters. Set up and maintains specialized office files. File letters, reports and related technical information in the prescribed manner. Assemble information for others use. Opens, prioritizes and processes mail.Type using PC-based word processing software and processes letters, forms, reports, schedules, manuals, booklets, requisitions, purchase orders and related paperwork. Type information or enter data into computer containing technical terminology. Retrieve data for reports.Perform research and retrieval of records. Conduct statistical comparisons of information. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of department records and payroll. Maintain office supplies.Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to enter data at a prescribed rate of speed. Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data. Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Works inside in an office environment. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
