Office Assistant (Full-time)

Join the Public Works Team as an Office Assistant!

This position will support our Public Works Supervisors in the Water Distribution, Streets & Drainage and Wastewater Collections Division.  

A variety of office support tasks will be performed and will include: 

• Customer service hub
• Answering phones and technical questions from customers
• Preparing typed correspondence, reports and public notices
• Accounts payable coding and data entry
• Proofing documents and submittals
• Maintaining and updating various excel databases and records

If you like being the hub of a busy office, are a quick learner and details are your jam, this is the job for you!

This is a full-time, 40 hour week in office position.  The work schedule is proposed to be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Questions on this recruitment can be directed to:  humanresources@grantspassoregon.gov.

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture.  We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals.   We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements.  We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a collaborative team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

A High School Diploma or GED, and two years of general office experience including customer service experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those in the job description. 

 

Licensing Requirements:

• Oregon Driver’s License – Class C 
• Certification of 40 words per minute at 95% accuracy keyboarding skills.

Attach your resume, cover letter and typing test.

Application materials must be turned in by the closing date in order to be considered for this position.

Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:

1. City Application

2. Supplemental Questionnaire

3. Resume

4. Cover Letter

5.  Typing test indicating 40 words per minute at 95% accuracy

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.    Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes, experience,  responses to supplemental questionnaire, and meeting minimum qualifications of the position.  The initial selection process for this position includes the following steps: application review and oral interview.  The final selection process following interview includes the following steps: tentative offer, criminal history check, background/reference check, drug screening and final offer of employment.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

In & Around Grants Pass
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing/swimming, gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking Trail. In addition to our world famous white water Rogue River, nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland, multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail, snowshoeing, and ATV trails.  Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass' year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down, the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants, theatres and a performing arts center.
Visitor information:  https://travelgrantspass.com/

Salary : $19 - $23