What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Assistant position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Performs professional administrative work as staff assistant to a department head and/or director.
Essential Functions
- Assist in budget preparation and maintain records of budget status;
- Gather and analyze information and statistics on departmental activities;
- Prepare analyses, summary reports, presentations, and recommendations for review of supervisor;
- Conduct studies of personnel utilization and training needs;
- Relieve supervisor of routine administrative details;
- Answer inquiries from the public and handle general public relations work;
- Supervise the work of clerical employees;
- Coordinate various meetings for supervisor;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor degree in public administration or a related field with an additional six to eighteen months of experience in municipal administration; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Driver's License
Emergency Management: *** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- The principles and methods of public administration;
- Use of computers in business applications;
- Statistics and research methods.
- Analyze problems and make sound recommendations;
- Speak and write effectively;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, employees, and the public;
- Communicate effectively with others.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally walk during the shift
- Occasionally climb stairs and other inclined surfaces
- Occasionally bend and kneel during the shift
