Administrative Assistant (Pipeline Support - DCOPS)

San Antonio Water System•Olmos Park, TX

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of intermediate level administrative support functions to ensure the organized flow of daily business for management and staff including preparing correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents, screening telephone calls, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements, assisting in financial functions, and maintaining confidential information.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Three years' experience performing administrative and secretarial functions or related work.
Proficient level typing skills.
Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software, and financial, purchasing and time and attendance software.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative support functions including preparing, reviewing and drafting correspondence, memoranda, board items, presentations, reports and other documents using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation to ensure accuracy and completeness; may take and transcribe minutes.
Prepares and monitors financial information including budget, time and attendance documentation and ordering supplies.
Processes purchase requests for payments in various forms, such as purchase requisitions, petty cash, and credit card purchases, verifying accuracy of data. May function as credit card liaison for the department.
Researches and compiles a variety of information for reporting purposes and performs data entry of a variety of databases, spreadsheets, and forms.
Maintains, develops and implements filing systems.
Performs customer service duties including answering and screening calls, receiving and assisting visitors, and answering inquiries.
Provides organizational support by coordinating and scheduling meetings, maintaining calendar and agendas, and making travel arrangements as needed; maintains suspense system to ensure deadlines are met.
Sorts and distributes mail including preparing outgoing mail.
Applies organizational, departmental and office policies, procedures, and practices.
Maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
Prepares employee record changes and maintains employee files.
Performs other duties as assigned.