What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Office Assistant, 202, Cemetery position at City of Laredo, TX?
Salary : $14.55 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : B252795-3
Department : Public Works
Division : Cemetery
Opening Date : 12 / 23 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Description
Provides administrative support to one or more City departments. Answers phone calls, schedules appointments, assists with burial arrangements, contracts and all related cemetery concerns.
Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements
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.
- Oversees administrative processes, such as payroll, accounts receivables / payable, invoices, requisitions, work orders, etc.; maintains and distributes supplies and inventory, meets with families to make burial arrangements, process burial contracts, calculate fees.
- Takes payments and forward for processing, makes deposits and prepare monthly reports.
- Updates maps of cemetery.
- Update data base daily.
- Gathers data, compiles reports, and disseminates information; maintains records and documentation.
- Processes payroll for department employees.
- Provides customer service to patrons and staff.
- Coordinates program(s) or processes within department, including intake, approval, processing, and reporting, in addition to preparing related policies and procedures.
- Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
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Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
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Travel Position will require the employee to travel
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Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses and Certifications :
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
What is your highest level of education?
Do you have at least two (2) years of office work experience?
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed office work with : Note : Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.
Select any of the following clerical items you have experience with :
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