Demo

Office Assistant II

City of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2025

Multiple open positions are available.  

The City of Grand Rapids will create an eligible list of qualified candidates to be used in the filling of vacancies in Office Assistant II position, throughout the city. The elgible list will remain effective for a minimum of six (6) sweeks. . 

The purpose of this job is to perform highly varied general office and clerical work.  Work involves performing a variety of duties in which set sequences of guidelines or procedures are applied to the processing of data, forms and records and the typing of such material. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

  • Acts as a receptionist; ascertains nature of contacts
  • Provides information related to the department's or division's policies and practices or regulatory guidelines 
  • Refers telephone or direct complaints and inquiries to other staff, as necessary
  • Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail
  • Processes reports, forms, payments, billings or other similar materials
  • Performs data entry and uses word processor
  • Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness, notes discrepancies and consults with supervisors or other employees, as appropriate, for resolution
  • Operates various office equipment, including computers and other electronic equipment
  • Maintains electronic and manual filing systems according to prescribed departmental procedures
  • Posts data to individual records, including payroll records
  • Delivers files to other offices' and departments as requested
  • Performs related work as required

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
--AND--
  • At least one (1) years of related work experience in general clerical or office work  
--OR--
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

  • None



We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
  • 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
  • Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
  • Twelve Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid parking (if applicable)
  • Employee Home Ownership Incentive
  • Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
  • Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
  • Employee Discounts and Perks


Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application


The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary : $39,668 - $54,190

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Office Assistant II?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Office Assistant II career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$39,896 - $49,868
Income Estimation: 
$46,059 - $58,088
Income Estimation: 
$60,136 - $81,141
Income Estimation: 
$77,456 - $102,587
Income Estimation: 
$45,079 - $58,782
Income Estimation: 
$55,482 - $73,306
Income Estimation: 
$71,445 - $107,750
Income Estimation: 
$39,522 - $50,798
Income Estimation: 
$45,079 - $58,782
Income Estimation: 
$71,445 - $107,750
Income Estimation: 
$54,253 - $71,534
Income Estimation: 
$68,545 - $91,432
Income Estimation: 
$60,136 - $81,141

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Office Assistant II.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Data Entry-Keyboarding Skill

    • Income Estimation: $40,036 - $52,168
    • Income Estimation: $39,519 - $52,857
  • Filing Skill

    • Income Estimation: $39,468 - $49,549
    • Income Estimation: $46,059 - $58,088
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of Grand Rapids

City of Grand Rapids
Hired Organization Address Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
This is responsible work reading water consumption meters. Work includes entering readings into hand-held computers, ins...
City of Grand Rapids
Hired Organization Address MI 49503, MI Part Time
The Court Assistant provides vital administrative, procedural, legal and technical support to a Judge who is blind ensur...
City of Grand Rapids
Hired Organization Address MI 49503, MI Full Time
This is responsible advanced clerical work performed for a division in the District Court of the City of Grand Rapids. W...
City of Grand Rapids
Hired Organization Address Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
The purpose of this job is to perform inspections for compliance with Municipal, State, and National codes and identify ...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Office Assistant II jobs in the Grand Rapids, MI area that may be a better fit.

Library Office Assistant II | Collection Services Department

City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Dental Assistant

Grand Rapids Office, Grand Rapids, MI

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!