What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Public Works position at Tribal Operations?
Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as our Public Works Administrative Assistant! In this role you will support the day-to-day operations and focus on our asset management program. The ideal candidate for this role can seamlessly coordinate special events, is detail orientated and can manage orders and projects with precision. If you excel in customer service and remain composed during busy times - we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, on-site clinics, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: Public Works Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the administrative functions of the Public Works Department. Responsible for coordinating office operations, managing correspondence, maintaining records, and providing clerical support to the team.
Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: At the SMSC, we are invested in our Team Members, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Team Members may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org
Job Requirements:
Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the expectations of this job:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional administrative or office management training is a plus.
- Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience, preferably in a public works or government setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), excellent organizational and time-management skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
