Streets Department Administrative Assistant

Company Description

The City of Leadville is a municipality located in Leadville, CO. The departments operated under the City of Leadville include the Animal Shelter, Streets, Fire Department, Police Department, Planning & Zoning, and Administration.

Role Description

The Streets Department Administrative Assistant is responsible for various administrative functions for the City of Leadville. The Streets Department Administrative Assistant will specifically be responsible for issuing, monitoring and managing all excavation permits issued by the city. This position is also responsible for other administrative tasks for the city such as assigning addresses and supporting the Streets Department as well as other city departments. This position reports to the Streets Department Manager. This position works closely with the other members of a small administrative team at the city. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but is not required.

Two to five (2-5) years of administrative experience is preferred. 

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to respond to employees, customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking skills are preferred. 

Essential Duties

• Under general supervision, issues, monitors and manages all excavation permits.

• Provides administrative support to the Streets Department, including attending public meetings, preparing public notices, and ensuring efficient operations of the Streets Department.

• Drafts conespondence, reports, spreadsheets and other documents.

• Answers phone calls, answers emails, schedules meetings and supports constituents.

• Carries out administrative duties such as filing, word processing, copying, and scanning.

• Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.