Administrative Assistant

Join our dynamic team at the City of Pharr as a Full-Time Administrative Assistant, where your organizational skills will shine! This onsite position fosters a vibrant work environment in the heart of Pharr, TX. With an annual salary of $32,000, you'll be part of a customer-centric team that values innovation and problem-solving. Your role will not only involve administrative tasks but also give you the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization dedicated to serving the community.

By working closely with various departments, you will gain invaluable experience and insights into the inner workings of local government. Collaborate with energetic colleagues who are committed to excellence and take pride in customer service. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Embrace the chance to enhance your skills while making a difference in your community! Apply now to embark on a rewarding career with us.

Your role as a Administrative Assistant

As an Administrative Assistant at the City of Pharr, you will engage in a variety of essential day-to-day administrative tasks that are pivotal to our operations. You will be responsible for maintaining information files and processing paperwork, ensuring that data is accurate and accessible. Utilizing your proficiency in computer systems, including both hardware and software, you will handle programming, data entry, and information processing with efficiency. Your role will also involve ensuring that work orders are executed in a timely and cost-effective manner, contributing to our innovative approach to public service.

Additionally, you will provide support to the Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director as needed, allowing you to play a vital role in the functionality and success of our department.

What we're looking for in a Administrative Assistant

To excel as an Administrative Assistant at the City of Pharr, candidates must possess a robust set of skills that enhance both personal productivity and the overall efficiency of the office. A solid understanding of administrative and clerical procedures is essential, including proficiency in word processing, file management, and form design. Candidates should also have a strong command of the English language, encompassing spelling, grammar, and composition skills, as effective written communication is crucial for conveying information clearly to diverse audiences. Knowledge of customer service principles is vital, enabling you to address inquiries and provide assistance with professionalism. Furthermore, strong logical reasoning abilities will help you analyze situations, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions.

You should also demonstrate a keen understanding of how new information can affect current practices, ensuring informed decision-making and problem-solving in the dynamic environment of public service.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Communicating effectively in writing is appropriate for the needs of the audience. Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.

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Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Salary : $32,000