Administrative Assistant - Public Works

Sandy City

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Public Works Administrative Supervisor, provides high-volume front-line customer service and clerical support for Public Works. Answers and routes calls and walk-ins, supports permit/program intake (e.g., road cut permits, residential dumpster reservations), prepares routine correspondence and forms, enters time and data into City systems, and assists with records, mail, purchasing, and meeting logistics.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months clerical or related training.
Two (2) years of administrative or business experience with demonstrated competence.
Requires a valid Utah Driver’s License for occasional off-site travel.
Knowledge of english usage, spelling, arithmetic.
Knowledge of general office practices and equipment.
Knowledge of customer service standards.
Knowledge of basic purchasing and cash handling.
Knowledge of MS Office.
Knowledge of Cityworks data entry.
Ability to handle accurate cash receipting and records.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to make decisions affecting activity of others (scheduling, program logistics).
Professional verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to defuse tense situations.
Ability to build effective relationships with employees, contractors, and public.
Type 45 wpm.
Regular use of computer, printer, copier, credit-card machine, multi-line phone.
Basic website CMS.
Two-way/800 MHz radio (as trained).

Nice To Haves

Municipal experience
Cityworks/Workday familiarity

Responsibilities

Provides high-volume front-line customer service and clerical support for Public Works.
Answers and routes calls and walk-ins.
Supports permit/program intake (e.g., road cut permits, residential dumpster reservations).
Prepares routine correspondence and forms.
Enters time and data into City systems.
Assists with records, mail, purchasing, and meeting logistics.