Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The City of Alabaster is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Administrative Clerk to support departmental operations within one of the fastest-growing cities in Shelby County. This position provides administrative support to staff members at Alabaster Environmental Services and plays a key role in assisting with communication, budgeting, project coordination, records management, and operational support. The purpose is to provide administrative and operational support for senior staff members and departmental functions. Responsibilities include communication with internal and external entities such as contractors, citizens, customers, engineers, developers, and vendors; monitoring departmental budgets; developing onboarding procedures; coordinating training activities; and overseeing a variety of administrative processes. This position performs and/or oversees administrative functions and participates in numerous projects depending on departmental assignment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of two (2) years of clerical and computer experience
- Experience working with the public on a daily basis
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License required
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to staff members at Alabaster Environmental Services.
- Assist with communication, budgeting, project coordination, records management, and operational support.
- Communicate with internal and external entities such as contractors, citizens, customers, engineers, developers, and vendors.
- Monitor departmental budgets.
- Develop onboarding procedures.
- Coordinate training activities.
- Oversee a variety of administrative processes.
- Perform and/or oversee administrative functions.
- Participate in numerous projects depending on departmental assignment.
Benefits
- Consistent merit step increases and COLA adjustments as approved by City Council
- Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance with the City paying 90% of employee premium costs
- Retirement insurance paid up to 75% by the City based on years of service
- State pension plan with Tier 1 benefits available to Tier 2 employees at retirement
- Out-of-Zone waiver for Alabaster City Schools for dependents
- Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost to employees
- Optional voluntary benefits
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
